value of a 1985 RX7?

[tgildork]

We have an 1985 RX7 that has been in storage for about 4 years. Before that we never drove it in the winter on salty roads. An earlier owner was from Texas and the car wasn't driven in the winter weather there either. However...the car hasn't been started for 3 years, has some rust spots, has a door that was repainted. And the car interior is moldy. The mileage is around 85,000. We don't know what to make the asking price or if anyone would really be interested. However we hate to send it off to the local junk yard. We are from Ashland, Ohio.

[FC Zach]

Pictures?

[speedjunkie]

Yeah pics would help determine. Also which exact model it is (GS, GSL-SE, etc), and anything that might need to be fixed. Does it still run? Most people would want a compression test to determine the health of the engine.

[t_g_farrell]

+1 on pictures and details on the car. It may be worth the scrap price only or up to 10k,
depends on model, condition, etc.

[Pete_89T2]

+2 on pictures/details. What it's worth is ultimately what someone is willing to pay for it in it's current condition. It may well be a good candidate for someone's restoration project, or it may only have value (above scrap value) as a parts car to someone.

Things I'd be most concerned with, based on what the OP told us so far:

1. Moldy interior - mold is very difficult to remediate, and those original interior parts are getting hard to find & expensive. Also presence of mold suggests it wasn't stored all that well (i.e.,exposed to dampness, moisture or possible flood damage) during its 3 year hiatus.

2. Rust spots - car cancer. If the buyer has DIY body shop skills, maybe not a big deal, but I don't have those skills so I would have to pay someone to fix it.

3. Related to the mold issue, I'd be concerned with the engine and how it was stored the last 3 years. Before even attempting to turn it over, lots of TLC needs to be done to make sure the engine isn't jammed up with carbon/rust. Ditto for the fuel tank & fuel system. If the buyer has decent DIY mechanical skills, and knowledge of rotary engines, these issues might not be a big deal.