1979 Mazda RX-7 Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a current market value of $17,605 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $11,100 and $14,000. Based on US sales through Aug 26, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale from $12,500 to $17,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 verified auction sales for the 1979 Mazda RX-7, latest sale Aug 26, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026
Recent 1979 Mazda RX-7 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | $12,000 | 131,005 mi | Automatic |
| May 20, 2023 | $34,000 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| May 16, 2023 | $13,200 | 77,033 mi | Manual |
| Oct 11, 2022 | $11,100 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 10, 2022 | $10,850 | 34,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 14, 2021 | $10,750 | 37,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 1, 2021 | $10,100 | 5,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 20, 2020 | $12,100 | 72,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $14,560 | 35,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 2, 2018 | $12,100 | — | Manual |
| May 14, 2018 | $14,000 | 21,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1979 Mazda RX-7 worth?
A 1979 Mazda RX-7 is worth approximately $17,605 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 26, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,100 and $14,000; the full verified range is $10,100 to $34,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Mazda RX-7 cost new?
The 1979 Mazda RX-7 carried an original MSRP of $6,995. Verified examples now trade around $17,605.
How much has the 1979 Mazda RX-7 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Mazda RX-7 is worth about 152% more than its original MSRP of $6,995, with verified examples now trading around $17,605. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Mazda RX-7 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 11 1979 Mazda RX-7 sales in total.
Are 1979 Mazda RX-7 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1979 Mazda RX-7. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1979 Mazda RX-7?
DriveIndex lists 3 1979 Mazda RX-7 for sale, priced from $12,500 to $17,900 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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