This 2001 Mazda RX 7 Type RB is one of the wildest and most individual FD3S examples we have seen come through the Japanese auctions in recent times. Finished in bright yellow with black wheels and a custom black and yellow leather interior, this RX 7 has been heavily customised into something completely unique that will stop people in their tracks wherever it goes.

Showing 72,830 km / 45,254 miles, this RX 7 still achieves a very respectable overall auction grade 4 despite the extensive modifications, which speaks volumes about the overall condition and presentation of the vehicle. Built for someone wanting something completely different from a standard RX 7, this car offers a level of individuality that is almost impossible to replicate today without spending enormous amounts of money.

The styling is extreme, aggressive and unmistakably Japanese tuning culture at its absolute peak. You are not buying a normal RX 7 here. You are buying a one off statement piece that looks like something straight out of Tokyo street culture and early 2000s tuning magazines.

Key Facts

• Year 2001
• Model Mazda RX 7 Type RB
• Engine Rotary Twin Turbo
• Fuel Type Petrol
• Transmission Automatic
• Drivetrain 2WD
• Mileage 72,830 km / 45,254 miles
• Overall Grade 4
• Interior Grade B

Specification and Features

• Full custom body kit
• Tamon Design conversion styling
• Wide body appearance
• BMW Individual Dakar Yellow inspired repaint
• ADVAN Racing 19 inch alloy wheels
• ADVAN sports tyres
• Ohlins suspension setup
• RECARO sports seats
• MOMO Trek R steering wheel
• Custom black and yellow leather interior
• Aftermarket aero package
• Custom front and rear styling
• Aftermarket body conversion panels

Additional Notes from Auction Sheet

• Running vehicle
• Other modifications fitted
• Warranty book and records to follow after sale
• Colour change completed
• Vehicle includes extensive aftermarket parts

Condition Overview

Exterior

• Overall strong presentation for a heavily modified RX 7
• A2 marking noted on roof area
• A3 scratch noted on left side
• C2 corrosion mark noted lower section
• Paint imperfections and lifting noted in some areas
• Wheel scratches visible
• Custom body conversion panels fitted throughout

Interior

• Custom black and yellow leather interior
• Interior grade B
• Seat wrinkles visible
• Interior remains highly presentable overall
• RECARO sports seating fitted

Mechanical

• No major faults reported
• Modified suspension setup fitted
• Rotary powered performance vehicle requiring specialist ownership knowledge
• Vehicle expected to deliver the raw driving experience RX 7s are famous for

Defects and Remarks

• A2 roof marking
• A3 scratch left side
• C2 corrosion lower section
• Paint lifting and imperfections
• Wheel scratches
• Seat wrinkles
• Extensive modifications throughout

Why This Car

The FD3S RX 7 is already regarded as one of the greatest Japanese sports cars ever built, but this example takes things into an entirely different world.

Mazda created the RX 7 to feel lightweight, precise and alive. The rotary engine delivers power unlike anything else on the road, with a smoothness and character that made the RX 7 legendary worldwide. Even today, the FD chassis remains one of the best looking Japanese sports cars ever designed.

This particular car pushes the RX 7 concept into full custom territory.

The body conversion completely transforms the appearance into something futuristic and unmistakably Japanese. It looks like nothing else on the road and guarantees attention everywhere it goes. Some will love it, some will hate it, but nobody will ignore it.

Owning something this individual is exactly what Japanese car culture is about. Building a car that reflects personality, creativity and passion rather than simply following trends. That is why cars like this develop cult followings.

The RX 7 itself continues to rise in value globally as collectors chase analogue Japanese performance cars from the golden era. Even heavily customised examples now command serious attention due to how iconic the FD platform has become.