Mazda RX-7 (FB)

The Mazda RX-7 FB segment remains thinly traded in the current market, with only four transactions tracked across our entire dataset. This severe lack of liquidity makes price discovery difficult and means prospective buyers or sellers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage.

The FB generation carries a collectibility score of 6, positioning it as a recognized collectible within the rotary enthusiast community, though desirability remains relatively low compared to later FC and FD generations. Production figures for the early RX-7 are substantial, which dilutes exclusivity but also means these cars remain accessible entry points into rotary ownership.

Average mileage on transacted examples sits at 42,450 miles, suggesting most surviving FBs in the market have been preserved or driven conservatively by owners aware of their appreciating status. This low mileage profile is atypical for 1980s Japanese sports cars and reflects the selective nature of who has kept these cars.

Forward projections suggest modest appreciation potential, with base estimates pointing toward roughly 9.5% gains over three years and 12.8% over five years. These gains align with broader appreciation trends for period Japanese sports cars but remain modest compared to more sought-after competitors, reflecting the FB's current low desirability standing.