The Fast & Furious franchise has had its fair share of turbocharged highs and nitrous-fueled lows, but for purists, 2006’s The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift remains the crown jewel. Long before the series turned into globe-trotting superhero fare, Tokyo Drift delivered something much more visceral—an unapologetic love letter to car culture. And at the heart of that love story was one car that stole the screen: Han’s Mazda RX-7.
With its curvaceous VeilSide Fortune bodykit and black-and-orange livery, Han’s RX-7 was less a tuner special and more a statement of intent—a bridge between the underground drift scene and high-end design. It looked like a concept car that accidentally wandered onto the streets of Shibuya, all attitude and apexes.
Next month, a machine built in that very spirit is set to cross the block at Mecum Auctions. And while it’s technically a replica, this RX-7 channels Han’s swagger in all the right ways—minus the right-hand drive setup that made parking-lot donuts a bit awkward on U.S. roads.
Built for Show and Go
The car wears a genuine VeilSide Fortune widebody kit, one of just nine originally constructed for Tokyo Drift. Beneath the hood sits Mazda’s famously temperamental 1.3-liter twin-rotor engine, freshly rebuilt and thoroughly modernized. The upgrades read like a tuner’s dream: an equal-length lower intake manifold, a BorgWarner turbocharger, a Haltech ECU, and a new Greddy intercooler feeding a completely overhauled fuel system.
Mecum hasn’t quoted exact figures, but let’s just say the combination of rotary noise and boost pressure promises to make Michelin’s Pilot Sport 4S tires earn their keep.
A Chassis Ready to Dance
The RX-7 sits on custom BC Forged three-piece wheels and rides on coilover suspension—because no self-respecting Tokyo Drift tribute should look good standing still. Stopping power comes from upgraded brakes with stainless steel lines, while a MagnaFlow midpipe and aftermarket exhaust promise the kind of soundtrack that’ll turn every tunnel into a concert hall.
Interior Upgrades for the Modern Age
Inside, the theme continues: purposeful, modern, and a little bit nostalgic. A Haltech digital dash replaces the original cluster, and a double-din infotainment system adds contemporary comfort without sacrificing style. Carbon fiber trim and a new shift knob add subtle flair, while upgraded speakers ensure the Tokyo Drift soundtrack sounds as good as you remember—should you feel like living out your own DK moment.
The Legend Lives On
Whether you’re a die-hard Fast & Furious fan chasing childhood dreams or just someone who appreciates a properly executed rotary restomod, this RX-7 delivers the goods. It’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s just civilized enough to survive a coffee run.
Han may have left the screen, but his spirit—equal parts cool confidence and controlled chaos—lives on in metal, fiberglass, and the whoosh of spooling boost.
Check out the listing at Mecum Auctions, and maybe—just maybe—bring a little piece of Tokyo Drift home.
Source: Mecum