Mazda RX-7

1986 to 1992 · Coupe

A 1986 Mazda RX-7 cost $13,995 new. Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $15,858. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $16,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,100 to $44,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$16,300
High confidence · $9K to $27K
Up 27.9% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$15,858
Sales · 12 mo
13
For sale now
7
Original MSRP
$13,995Up 16% since new

The market

Every recorded 1986 Mazda RX-7 sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$23,150 · 49,000 mi · Blaze Red
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56 sales · 9 unsoldmedian $16kupdated Oct 2026

Community

Latest results

The newest 1986 Mazda RX-7 sales with photographs
1986 Mazda RX-7, sold Sep 2026

Sold $37,750

1988 · Crystal White · 18,000 mi
Sep 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1986 Mazda RX-7, sold Sep 2026

Sold $15,858

1986 · Tornado Silver Metallic · 50,000 mi
Sep 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1986 Mazda RX-7, sold Aug 2026

Sold $11,000

1988 · Black · 53,050 mi
Aug 26, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1986 Mazda RX-7, sold Aug 2026

Sold $8,100

1986 · Dover White · 193,000 mi
Aug 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1986 Mazda RX-7, sold Jul 2026

Sold $9,000

1986 · Satin Gold Metallic · 84,000 mi
Jul 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1986 Mazda RX-7, sold Jun 2026

Sold $14,750

1989 · Blaze Red · 131,000 mi
Jun 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Other RX-7 generations

Specifications

Engine
Rotary Twin-Rotor, 1.3L
Power
146 hp
Torque
138 lb-ft
0 to 60
8.5 s
Top speed
125 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$13,995

Common questions

How much does a Mazda RX-7 cost?

A 1986 Mazda RX-7 cost $13,995 new. Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $15,858. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $16,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,100 to $44,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $16,300, up 27.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 13 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mazda RX-7 a good investment?

It has appreciated 16% against its $13,995 list price. Values are up 27.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,100 to $44,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Mazda RX-7 have sold?

Shifty has 56 public sales of the Mazda RX-7 on file. The earliest was on Mar 20, 2018.

What is the most expensive Mazda RX-7 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $44,000, on Jan 26, 2021, with 10,000 mi.

What has a Mazda RX-7 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $23,150Oct 3, 2026Blaze Red · 49,000 mi
  • $37,750Sep 12, 2026Crystal White · 18,000 mi
  • $15,858Sep 9, 2026Tornado Silver Metallic · 50,000 mi

How many Mazda RX-7 are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 7 listings of the Mazda RX-7 for sale right now.

About the 1986 Mazda RX-7

The second-generation RX-7 represents Mazda's rotary engine mastery at its peak. Built from 1986-1992, this FC chassis delivered what many consider the perfect balance of the rotary experience, more refined than the original SA22C, yet purer than the complex FD that followed. The naturally aspirated 13B twin-rotor produced 160hp with that distinctive rotary howl, while the optional turbo variant bumped output to 182hp. Penned by Mazda's design team under Tom Matano's influence, the FC's clean lines aged beautifully and influenced sports car design throughout the late '80s. Production totaled roughly 272,000 units globally, making clean examples increasingly sought-after. The FC's 50/50 weight distribution and nimble handling earned it cult status among driving purists. Today's collectors prize unmolested examples, particularly the rare convertible and turbo variants, as rotary engine expertise becomes scarcer and these analog sports cars represent a vanishing breed.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 78 on file
1990 · Red · 26,200 mi
The Registry
Asking $23,000
Listed Oct 22
1986 · Blue
Premier Auto Sales
Asking $10,495
Listed Oct 22
1987 · Blue · 64,137 mi
Vehicle Selling Solutions Fsbo Vehicles
Asking $7,995
Listed Oct 22
1991 · 44,790 mi
Vehicle Selling Solutions Fsbo Vehicles
Asking $18,500
Listed Oct 22
1990 · Red · 115,245 mi
Gateway Classic Cars
Asking $15,500
Listed Sep 1
1988 · Black · 111,013 mi
Gateway Classic Cars
Asking $12,000
Listed Aug 31
1988 · Blue · 84,503 mi
Scottsdale Autos Online, LLC
Asking $16,900
Listed Aug 9
1987 · Sapphire Blue Metallic · 9,600 mi
Cars & Bids
Bid to $12,500
Oct 5, 2026
1990 · Blaze Red · 49,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$23,150
Oct 3, 2026
1988 · Crystal White · 84,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $20,500
Sep 19, 2026
1988 · Crystal White · 18,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$37,750
Sep 12, 2026
1986 · Tornado Silver Metallic · 50,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$15,858
Sep 9, 2026
1990 · Red · 115,245 mi
Gateway Classic Cars - Philadelphia
Last asking $16,041
No longer listed
1988 · Black · 111,013 mi
Gateway Classic Cars - Tulsa
Last asking $12,541
No longer listed
1991 · Black · 17,042 mi
Gateway Classic Cars - Phoenix / Scottsdale
Last asking $15,041
No longer listed
1988 · Black · 53,050 mi
Hagerty Marketplace
$11,000
Aug 26, 2026
1986 · Dover White · 193,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$8,100
Aug 13, 2026
1988 · White · 52,069 mi
Becks Auto Group
Last asking $13,995
No longer listed
1988 · White · 52,069 mi
Beck's Auto Group
Last asking $14,434
No longer listed
1988 · Red · 59,681 mi
111 Auto Sales LLC
Last asking $11,372
No longer listed

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