Mazda RX-7 From 2 Fast 2 Furious Heads To Auction With Flamethrower Exhaust

When 2 Fast 2 Furious hit theaters in 2003, scores of car fans were eager to soak in the sequel to the iconic 2001 hit, The Fast and the Furious. 20 years later, the series is still going strong, but it's the earlier movies that are held in the highest regard - and that's thanks to the cars. Cars like this 1993 Mazda RX-7.

This tuned Japanese sports car may not have been the star of the movie (Paul Walker's R34 Skyline GT-R enjoys that privilege), but it has become an icon in automotive movie circles. Driven by Amaury Nolasco - who plays the cocky Orange Julius - this very RX-7 was used in an early scene where Walker pits his silver and blue Skyline against the Mazda, a pink Honda S2000, and a gold Toyota Supra.

Thanks to Mecum Auctions, you can put this special RX-7 in your garage.

Initially, the car was built by Eddie Paul for use in the first installment. It was one of five RX-7s used as Dominic Toretto's Veilside-bodied car. It was later reconfigured for the second movie, where it had less screen time. Mecum says more than $40,000 have been spent on maintenance and upkeep.

While the extroverted exterior mods may not suit contemporary tastes, this was a real head-turner back in the day. The Ultra Orange Pearl paintwork features yellow "Orange Julius" decals from Modern Image on the bonnet, doors, and smaller stickers across the body. A Versus body kit lends the graceful RX-7 some aggression, along with five-spoke 18-inch wheels from Ro_Ja.

A J-Spec hood replaces the stock item, and while the RX-7 retails its signature pop-up headlights, the vehicle has prominent Cat 2 fog lights embedded in the custom bumper.

It's not entirely perfect, with signs of wear and tear present on the exterior.