LS1-Powered 1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 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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The 1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II represented the pinnacle of the second-generation RX-7 (FC3S), blending rotary performance with refined engineering. Introduced in 1986, the FC RX-7 was a departure from the original's raw, lightweight ethos, offering a more sophisticated chassis and styling inspired by European sports cars. By 1989, the Turbo II variant had matured into a formidable sports car.

Powered by a 1.3-liter 13B turbocharged rotary engine, the Turbo II produced 200 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Its lightweight design and near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution made it a favorite among driving enthusiasts. The car featured an intercooler, limited-slip differential, and sport-tuned suspension, enhancing its handling and responsiveness.

In 1989, Mazda updated the RX-7 with minor styling tweaks and improved interior ergonomics. The Turbo II stood out with its aggressive front fascia, unique badging, and performance-focused features. It was available in both coupe and convertible forms, though the turbo engine was exclusive to the coupe.

As potent as the RX-7 Turbo II is, imagine one with Corvette 5.7-liter LS1 power backed by its matching six-speed manual transmission. Add ASA two-piece wheels, Kenwood sound and twin Racing Beat mufflers, and this Mazda has taken RX-7 performance to another level.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Sunrise Red (RH) paint over black woven cloth upholstery

• Corvette 5.7-liter LS1 engine

• Corvette six-speed manual transmission

• Factory sunroof

Features

• ASA two-piece alloy wheels

• Uniroyal tires; 215/45ZR-18 front, 235/45ZR1-18 rear

• Cold air intake

• Heat-wrapped down and cross pipe

• Drilled front discs, slotted rear discs

• MOMO steering wheel

• Kenwood AM/FM/CD

• Limited-slip differential

• 16-inch alloy wheels

• Pop-up headlights

• Sport bucket seats

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo

• Quartz digital clock

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. 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes: Mileage Inconsistency

• Sunroof inoperable

• Air conditioning inoperable

• Kenwood stereo inoperable

• Paint showing fading appropriate with age

• Some exposed wires in interior

• Faded headlights and turn signals

Included

• Spare tire

• Jack

Ownership History

This LS1-Powered 1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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

Title in Transit:   

What does Title in Transit mean? 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete. 

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.