Mazda RX-7 FD Veilside Fortune Coupé, 1992
Mazda RX-7 III (FD)
Mazda RX-7 III (FD)•
•77 مشاهدة
Chassis No.: FD3S111461
£911,000 GBP | Sold
- One of only two survivors
- Not used for drifting sequences
- Present UK-based ownership since 2008
- Carefully stored and driven only in dry conditions in current ownership
Built to current specification in 2005-2006, this particular RX-7 was employed primarily for stunt and static scenes rather than drifting sequences, and is understood to be one of only two surviving examples used during the filming of the movie. Getting on for 250 vehicles were used during the production, 25 of which were cut up and more than 80 destroyed. In the movie the RX-7 is driven by retired drift racer Han, played by Sung Kang, featuring in many close-ups and static shots.
Preserved in generally excellent condition, the car's exterior is finished in a spectacular pearlescent orange with high-gloss black accents. Numerous Universal Studios production markings are still present, including '#71 HANS' labels on the passenger door, engine bay, and scuttle, together with marks left by camera mounts used during filming. During pre-shipment preparation the RX-7 was comprehensively overhauled, including a new clutch, brakes, coil-over suspension, and Blitz Nur-Spec exhaust system. The RX-7's twin-rotor turbocharged engine was rebuilt by legendary tuner RE-Amemiya and is in close-to-stock tune, producing around 280bhp. The car is said to weigh a little over 1,050kg. Only some 5,000 miles have been covered since the aforementioned works were carried out.
Veilside's own racing bucket seats with composite shells replace the originals, while the cabin features a combination of carbon fibre, aluminium, velour, vinyl and chrome trim. An Alpine sound system is installed, boasting twin amplifiers and multiple loudspeakers, while a polished NOS bottle (currently not connected) is mounted above the propshaft tunnel. The car is fitted with a vehicle tracker with 24/7 live monitoring. There is also a custom-made stainless steel prop for the rear hatch to enable the sound system to be displayed.
Its movie career at an end, the Mazda was acquired in June/July 2008 directly from New Era Imports, who had been involved on the film with Veilside and Universal Studios. Our vendor is the car's sole UK owner. The car comes with documents provided by the owner regarding its provenance, authenticity and screen use. This much-modified RX-7 has covered approximately 66,785 miles from new and is taxed, MoT'd and fully road legal. During the current vendor's custodianship the car has been carefully stored and driven only in dry conditions, never seeing rain; it has rarely been shown and is a real hidden gem.
In April 2025 the car was checked over by specialists Hayward Rotaries to ensure it was running well, however as it has been stood for some time a new owner may wish to undertake some servicing before the car is driven in anger.
Spared the abuse often dished out to high-profile movie cars, this RX-7 has been preserved in outstanding condition, both inside and out, and is well documented. Undoubtedly one of the most recognizable movie cars ever created, it would grace any private collection and is eminently suitable for personal enjoyment or promotional use. A rare opportunity to own an outstanding piece of cinematic history.
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4,535,189 AED
