The most collectible of all the RX-7s was the last 1,500 run-out
specials. Dubbed the "Spirit R", they combined all the "extra"
features Mazda had used on previous limited-run specials and all
sold within days of being announced. They still command amazing
prices on the Japanese used car scene years later. There are three
kinds of "Spirit R": the "Type A", "Type B", and "Type C". The
"Type A", which accounts for 500 of the 1,500 "Spirit" models
produced, has a 5-speed manual transmission, and is said to have
the best performance of the three models. The "Type B" has a 2+2
seat configuration and also sports a 5-speed manual transmission,
500 of which were also made. "The Type C" is also a 2+2, but has a
4-speed automatic transmission and 500 were made.
