Rotary

Project Cosmo Rotary: 1976 Mazda RX-5

Most of us know Mazda as a maker of fun-to-drive cars, the zoom-zoom campaign wasn’t just advertising hype. Even their SUVs are tighter and more sporty than most non-premium (i.e., uber-expensive) brands. This 1976 Mazda RX-5 “Cosmo” is posted… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary

You’ll have to help me think of a more unique motorcycle than this 1975 Suzuki RE5 rotary. Between a Japanese company, an engine with German heritage, and an Italian designer, they threw almost everything at this bike. The seller… more»

“Spinny Dorito” 1988 Mazda RX-7 FC Turbo II Project

Mazda has a long history with wacky engines. Their first car, the R360 introduced in 1960, was powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled V-twin engine displacing just 356cc. It was moderately successful and they wanted to expand on that moderate… more»

Nicest One Left? 1973 Mazda RX-3

Rotary-powered vehicles are few and far between these days, but at one time they were seen as modern and a way to have a more powerful car with lower road tax fees. This unbelievably nice 1973 Mazda RX-3 can… more»

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