I'm originally from Enzed and now living in Edinbubba, UK. I bought a first gen Rx-7 when I was 18 - cost me my first years wages after leaving school and I had it for about 14 years. It was a fantastic car - had many memorable road trips and some proper big eye moments where my ambition exceeded the 7's limits of adhesion during a few 'friendly' competitive track days with mates. Unfortunately my Rx7 must have been a victim of one of these alien abductions that you see people being interviewed about on youtube. I went back to where it was parked after work one day to find it had evaporated. And at the same time I saw a a gleaming disc like object that hovered long enough for me to take a few shaky stills before it too disappeared …..just as well I had those blurred images too - I had to try and convince a stern looking insurance man of my story.
I didn't buy a replacement - I was too much of a void to try and fill. Instead I bought a sensible, economical toyota shopping trolley which I had for a few years and pretended I didn't miss my rotisserie powered fun machine.
I went back home recently and a friend of mine showed me photos of the RX3 he had kept since we were younger and restored over the last few years and I caught up with another mate of mine who had held on to his series three. It kind of awoke the RX7 child in me again. So I was glad when I came across this website that specialises in first gen 7s. I scan the rx7s for sale more regularly these days on the off chance i might come across something but even if i don't I thought it might be nice (and acceptable I hope) if I live vicariously through the experiences of other happy first gen owners.
Cheers
Sean
I once discovered the meaning of life……… but forgot to write it down
Hey bro! Where abouts in NZ are you from? Got a few of us Kiwis on here Shame to hear about that alien abduction aye . This topic should be updated with pretty much every sa/fb that comes up for sale in the UK http://www.rx7fb.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12. Lets hope something comes up for sale that will suit you aye!
I'm from Auckland originally - yep Just Another Friendly Aucklander and have been over here a few years now. Thanks for directing me towards the spotters corner part of the website - I can see I'll be spending a few long evenings sifting through links. It's great that there is such a dedicated following here. The car I had originally was a mica white series I Rx7 - very straight and original except for the tweaked engine. I've seen a few low mileage first gens on Japanese websites and am tempted to stop in Japan on my way home next time for a nosey. I don't know if anyone has seen this guy's site but he comes across some interesting mazdas either abandoned or at car meets.
Wonder if it started life that colour or if it's just done the same thing my teeth has One of the great mysteries of life that one; how come your hair goes white at the same rate your teeth go brown?
Shame to hear about that alien abduction aye 
. This topic should be updated with pretty much every sa/fb that comes up for sale in the UK 
and have been over here a few years now. Thanks for directing me towards the spotters corner part of the website - I can see I'll be spending a few long evenings sifting through links. It's great that there is such a dedicated following here. The car I had originally was a mica white series I Rx7 - very straight and original except for the tweaked engine. I've seen a few low mileage first gens on Japanese websites and am tempted to stop in Japan on my way home next time for a nosey. I don't know if anyone has seen this guy's site but he comes across some interesting mazdas either abandoned or at car meets.
One of the great mysteries of life that one; how come your hair goes white at the same rate your teeth go brown? 
