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Mazda RX-7 For Sale — Import From Japan

FD3S, FC3S, SA22C — the rotary

The FD RX-7 is one of the most beautiful cars Japan has ever built and one of the most demanding to own. Buying a good one matters more here than on almost any other JDM import, because a neglected rotary is a five-figure problem wearing a very pretty body.

110available now
1982–2002model years
$14,304–$73,922approx. USD in Japan
45–60 daystypical delivery

Which RX-7 generation should you buy?

ChassisYearsKey variantsUS import status
FD3S1991–2002Type R, Type RS, Type RB, Spirit R — 13B-REW twin turboPhasing in (through September 2001)
FC3S1985–199213B turbo and naturally aspiratedEligible now
SA22C1978–198512A — the originalEligible now

Eligibility runs on month and year of manufacture, not model year — as of today, anything built September 2001 or earlier qualifies. Within a generation marked “phasing in” some build dates are legal and others are not, so the individual car matters. Tell us the chassis and we will check its exact build date before you commit.

RX-7 grades & special editions

Type RS (24) · Type RB (19) · Type R (14) · Type R Bathurst (11) · Type RB S-Package (11) · GT-R (6) · GT-X (6)

Buy the compression test, not the car

The 13B-REW is a sequential twin-turbo rotary, and its condition is the single largest variable in what an FD is worth. Apex seal wear does not always announce itself on a short drive, so a compression test with recorded figures is the thing to insist on — it is a core part of what our in-person inspection in Japan covers.

Rebuilt engines are common and not a problem in themselves, provided you know who did the work and when. An unknown-history car with strong compression is a better buy than a "fresh rebuild" with no paperwork.

Type R and Type RS are the focused trims; Type RB is the softer one. The FD ran to 2002, so later cars are still phasing in under the 25-year rule.

What we check before bidding

What it costs to import a RX-7

The prices above are the vehicle in Japan. On top of that, budget roughly $3,000–$5,000 for ocean freight, standard export and import fees, US customs duty, and US title service. We quote all of it as one landed price — unlike exporters who advertise a to-port “shipped” price and leave you to hire your own customs broker. See the full cost breakdown.

Is the RX-7 legal to import?

Any vehicle 25 years or older is legal to import into the USA without meeting modern FMVSS safety or EPA emissions standards. Eligibility runs on the month and year of manufacture, not just the model year, so within a single generation some build dates qualify before others. If the exact car you want is not yet eligible, we can buy it and store it in Japan until it is. See the 25-year rule explained.

Mazda RX-7 available now

Showing 24 of 110 Mazda RX-7 listings in stock.

Is the RX-7 you want legal yet? Our Mazda RX-7 import guide breaks eligibility down by build month and works through what one costs landed and titled in the USA.

How buying one from us works

We bid at Japanese auctions and buy from dealer stock on your behalf. Before any money moves, the car is physically inspected in Japan — photos, video, and a condition report, not just an auction sheet grade. After purchase we handle export, ocean freight to your nearest US port, customs clearance, import duty, and US title, so the car arrives ready to register. Typical timeline is 45–60 days from purchase to delivery.

Mazda RX-7 FAQ

Is the Mazda RX-7 legal to import to the USA?

FD3S: Phasing in — cars built up to September 2001 are eligible now; the last cars qualify in August 2027. FC3S: Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. SA22C: Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. Eligibility runs on month and year of manufacture, not model year — as of today anything built September 2001 or earlier qualifies.

Should I worry about buying a rotary from Japan?

You should insist on evidence. A compression test on both rotors with recorded figures tells you far more than an auction grade, and it is part of the physical inspection we carry out before bidding.

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Want a specific RX-7?

Tell us the year, transmission, and spec you are after and we will source it at auction and quote one all-in landed price.

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