Daytona's Mazda

Ebbro 1/43 Mazda RX-7 Daytona 1978

This diecast reminds me of the old Tomica Limited model... the TL044, Which is the Daytona Mazda RX-7. I was really happy when I bought it. The detail is, of course, typical Ebbro quality. Nice details all throughout. The seat covers are done well and there is a small switch on the bottom of the car so you can put the lights up or put it down.
As usual, the only downside to this model are the Ebbro decal seatbelts. I dunno why Ebbro cannot make seatbelts like the way Minichamps make theirs.
Also, the catch net in the window is made of plastic with net decals. Not really that believable.
Still, I think, all in all, this diecast is beautiful, but can be also be improved if only Ebbro put a little more attention to detail.




Mazda began racing RX-7s in the IMSA GTU series in 1979. That first year, RX-7s placed 1st and 2nd at the 24 Hours of Daytona, and claimed the GTU series championship. The car continued winning, claiming the GTU championship seven years in a row. The RX-7 took the GTU championship ten years in a row from 1982. The RX-7 has won more IMSA races than any other car model.