LS1-Powered 1987 Mazda RX-7 6-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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Part of the second-generation of Mazda's RX-7 lineup (known internally as the FC3S), the 1987 model embraced a more refined, aerodynamic design inspired by European sports cars, particularly the Porsche 944. It featured pop-up headlights, a sleeker body, and improved handling dynamics, thanks to a new independent rear suspension. 

Praised for its lightweight construction, near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, and responsive steering, the rear-wheel-drive RX-7 is a favorite among driving enthusiasts, and it helped solidify Mazda’s reputation for building affordable, high-performance sports cars. 

Inside, the RX-7 featured sport bucket seats, air conditioning, and power locks, while under the hood, the iconic Japanese sports car retained its signature rotary engine — a 1.3-liter 13B twin-rotor unit that was also offered in turbocharged form in the 1987 Turbo II variant.  

This RX-7 has neither of those engines, however, as it has been given numerous upgrades, including a 5.7-liter LS1 V8. Other enhancements include a T56 six-speed manual transmission, rear-mounted Accusump, roll bar, RS-Type leather-wrapped steering wheel, four-point racing harnesses, and new AutoMeter speedometer, tachometer, and gauges. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Upgrades include: 

  • 5.7-liter LS1 V8 engine rated 350 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque from the factory 

  • T56 six-speed manual transmission 

  • Rear-mounted Accusump 

  • Roll bar 

  • RS-Type black leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching 

  • Four-point racing harnesses 

  • Driver-focused AutoMeter Pro-Comp 200-mph speedometer with digital odometer and 10,000-rpm tachometer 

  • Driver-focused AutoMeter Phantom oil pressure and water temperature gauges 

  • AutoMeter Pro-Comp oil temperature and fuel gauges mounted on A-pillar 

  • American Muscle wheels 

  • Nitto Motivo tires: 275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear 

• Finished in Sunrise Red (RH) paint over black vinyl upholstery with cloth inserts 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Pop-up headlights 

• Optional rear spoiler 

• Dual exhaust 

• Tow hooks front and rear 

• Sport bucket seats 

• Air conditioning 

• Power mirrors and door locks 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint imperfections up front 

• Some oxidation on driver’s side fog light cover 

• Driver’s seat upholstery has split in two places 

• Leather-wrapped shift knob is worn and fraying 

• Scuffs on interior plastic 

Ownership History

This 1987 Mazda RX-7 is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Texas, Missouri, Florida, and Alabama. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.