’80s RX-7 Convertible

The Mazda RX-7 Convertible of the late 1980s brought open-air driving to the brand’s rotary-powered sports car. Based on the second-generation (FC) RX-7, it combined sharp, balanced handling with the unique character of its 1.3-liter rotary engine. With its clean wedge-shaped styling, pop-up headlights, and power-folding soft top, it offered a mix of precision and freedom that few competitors could match at the time. It wasn’t the most powerful car in its class, but its lightweight feel and near-perfect weight distribution made it genuinely rewarding to drive.