How many convertibles still out there?

parrotfever · 06-12-2009, 07:28 PM

Anybody have any idea how many are still on the road? Wikipedia claims 'Mazda exported approximately five thousand convertibles to the United States in 1988 and fewer in each of the next three model years'. No idea where their info is from.

How many members of this forum have one?

As I'm leaning more to the purist mentality in a rebuild, and as I'm the original owner, I'm just curious. I never knew there were so few to begin with. Besides, I'm past the point of taking any of you on in a speed run. I did, however, win one trophy for fastest time in the Spring of 1990 at a 'Mazda owner's Tech & Run' weekend in Westchster County, NY.

And, yes, I was the ONLY 'vert' there, as I recollect. I was placed into the NA class as a result.

parrotfever Bob

Dzire · 06-12-2009, 07:33 PM

I just got one

91convguy · 06-12-2009, 07:44 PM

Has 153,000 put 117,000 of them on here myself. I believe few verts were sold those figures sound about right.

firzen · 06-12-2009, 07:56 PM

Just saw an immaculate one the other day at a car show. Not common but still a fair amount out there.

need RX7 · 06-12-2009, 08:40 PM

I see quite a few of them, both in person and for sale, etc. I wouldn't call them 'rare' yet, but they are alot less common.

Glenn DaGian · 06-13-2009, 11:07 AM

What years were convertables offered for the RX-7s? Thanks...

parrotfever · 06-13-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn DaGian

What years were convertables offered for the RX-7s? Thanks...

Per Wickipedia - Several leading car magazines at the time also selected the convertible as one of the best rag-tops available on the market (see Automobile Magazine/January 1988, Performance Car Magazine/January 1989). Mazda exported approximately five thousand convertibles to the United States in 1988 and fewer in each of the next three model years, although it is difficult to confirm these figures, as Mazda USA did not keep RX-7 import records by model type. Production ceasing in October 1991 after Mazda marketed a limited run of 500 example for 1992 for the domestic market only. In Japan, the United Kingdom, and other regions outside the US, a turbocharged version of the convertible was available.

Many thanks to those responding. I'm wasn't assuming rare (like my friend's Torino Cobra - but who wants it?) but still in comparatively short supply.

parrotfever Bob

yeti · 06-13-2009, 08:52 PM

I have one and have seen about 3 or 4.

Max777 · 06-18-2009, 12:35 AM

I got a 1991 FC vert, brave blue with 141,000K on the body.

djmtsu · 06-18-2009, 07:01 AM

If you need or want to find a vert, come to TN. I swear they are EVERYWHERE!!!!!

You can pick up a beater for about $600, or a mint one for about $4000.

parrotfever · 06-18-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

If you need or want to find a vert, come to TN. I swear they are EVERYWHERE!!!!!

You can pick up a beater for about $600, or a mint one for about $4000.

Ouch!

Running? If so, the economics of a rebuild becomes more an exercise in unreality than logic. What the heck, half the adventure is the journey.

parrotfever Bob

Tanj! · 06-18-2009, 11:18 AM

Funny here in the Dallas area if I see another FC on the road it's almost always a vert.

parrotfever · 06-23-2009, 10:41 AM

Seems someone in the Mazda sales department figured verts made more sense down South - how's that for logic! I always enjoyed driving with the top down when it was snowing - as an old TR-3 owner, the 'wind block flap' made perfect sense to me.

The impression I get is that they're out there in certain areas. With that in mind, I'm thinking a little more radical as this project progresses. I'm gutting the car down now and have time to plan. I'll start asking for suspension recommendations next.

parrotfever Bob

cyberdelics · 06-27-2009, 02:34 PM

Rollin with da top down up town, top rankin' ! Nor-Cal bayarea stylee ～～☆

cyberdelics · 06-27-2009, 02:36 PM

oh and dont forget to put your vote for the Vert of the Month!

06-12-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
parrotfever Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0) Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	How many convertibles still out there? Anybody have any idea how many are still on the road? Wikipedia claims 'Mazda exported approximately five thousand convertibles to the United States in 1988 and fewer in each of the next three model years'. No idea where their info is from. How many members of this forum have one? As I'm leaning more to the purist mentality in a rebuild, and as I'm the original owner, I'm just curious. I never knew there were so few to begin with. Besides, I'm past the point of taking any of you on in a speed run. I did, however, win one trophy for fastest time in the Spring of 1990 at a 'Mazda owner's Tech & Run' weekend in Westchster County, NY. And, yes, I was the ONLY 'vert' there, as I recollect. I was placed into the NA class as a result. parrotfever Bob __________________ 1989 RX-7 convertible 2000 F-350 4x4 crew cab 2002 Altima 3.5 wife's buggy - 2004 Titan 4x4 crew cab

06-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#2
Dzire Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B,ham AL/Hollywood FL iTrader: (0) Posts: 151 Rep Power: 17	I just got one __________________ RX8 2004 GT RX7 1988 TII

06-12-2009, 08:40 PM	#5
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	I see quite a few of them, both in person and for sale, etc. I wouldn't call them 'rare' yet, but they are alot less common. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

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yeti Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morristown, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 70 Rep Power: 17	I have one and have seen about 3 or 4. __________________ 1989 vert, RB header and presilencer (looking for a catback), SAFC-II, custom fiberglass speakerbox, 130 amp alternator sweetness. Parts Interchangeability List

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Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	I got a 1991 FC vert, brave blue with 141,000K on the body. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

06-12-2009, 07:44 PM	#3
91convguy The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Has 153,000 put 117,000 of them on here myself. I believe few verts were sold those figures sound about right.

06-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#4
firzen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 231 Rep Power: 17	Just saw an immaculate one the other day at a car show. Not common but still a fair amount out there.

06-13-2009, 11:07 AM	#6
Glenn DaGian The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	What years were convertables offered for the RX-7s? Thanks...

06-18-2009, 07:01 AM	#10
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	If you need or want to find a vert, come to TN. I swear they are EVERYWHERE!!!!! You can pick up a beater for about $600, or a mint one for about $4000. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

06-18-2009, 11:18 AM	#12
Tanj! Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	Funny here in the Dallas area if I see another FC on the road it's almost always a vert.

06-23-2009, 10:41 AM	#13
parrotfever Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0) Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Seems someone in the Mazda sales department figured verts made more sense down South - how's that for logic! I always enjoyed driving with the top down when it was snowing - as an old TR-3 owner, the 'wind block flap' made perfect sense to me. The impression I get is that they're out there in certain areas. With that in mind, I'm thinking a little more radical as this project progresses. I'm gutting the car down now and have time to plan. I'll start asking for suspension recommendations next. parrotfever Bob __________________ 1989 RX-7 convertible 2000 F-350 4x4 crew cab 2002 Altima 3.5 wife's buggy - 2004 Titan 4x4 crew cab

06-27-2009, 02:34 PM	#14
cyberdelics far out Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Rollin with da top down up town, top rankin' ! Nor-Cal bayarea stylee ～～☆ __________________ eat cyberdelic sushi

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cyberdelics far out Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	oh and dont forget to put your vote for the Vert of the Month! __________________ eat cyberdelic sushi