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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 02:08 PM
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Rx7 Radical rotary 1979

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New to the forum here and don’t know squat about Rx7’s. I just bought a 1979 rx7 off of a friend that apart from the engine frame and interior dash is not a Rx7 but called a radical rotary. I wanted to see if anyone knew anything about these or at least what this beautiful car is?










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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 02:12 PM
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This thing screams 80s. I can't tell whether I love it or absolutely hate it, but this would fit right in at Radwood events.
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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 02:30 PM
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This thing screams 80s. I can't tell whether I love it or absolutely hate it, but this would fit right in at Radwood events.
It gives off that Miami vice vibe 😂😂😂
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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 04:22 PM
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you mean that's not a Delorean???
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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 04:29 PM
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you mean that's not a Delorean???
I actually thought this was a bricklin when I first saw it but unfortunately no I wish it was a Delorean 😅
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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 05:33 PM
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Very unusual to say the least. Does it run? I bet it sounds wicked with those Ansi tips!!
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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
Very unusual to say the least. Does it run? I bet it sounds wicked with those Ansi tips!!
It turns over very smoothly overhauling it at the moment, so far it has spark trying to sort out the fuel issue now. Not sure if I can upload videos here but I’ll put a link to my YouTube once I do 😁
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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 09:08 PM
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It's certainly a rare, special model I've never saw before. A 1 of 1 maybe?
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 05:59 AM
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Looks like an rx7, Porsche 928 and delorean had a 3 way!
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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 06:11 PM
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Looks like an rx7, Porsche 928 and delorean had a 3 way!
Maybe a TR7 got in there at the last minute?
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 03:28 PM
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Wow there is so much going on with that, so cool. What is the chassis based on? I can't tell.

Sort of SA Rx front bumper look/turn signals but Oldsmobile rear tail lights.

Lets us know how it is to change the spark plugs... From underneath?!
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 04:44 PM
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I think Johnny Cash wrote a song about it.
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 07:42 PM
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This thing is super cool
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Old Apr 17, 2023 | 01:20 AM
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A bit of a SAAB Sonet in this as well.
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