John McBeth

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Thought I would post some photos of my "crappy lookin Rx-2" Can't say that anymore as it has just emerged from the paint shop and is lookin mighty fine. The car is totally stock right down to the original factory motor, rubber floor mats and orginal tires. Everything works from the electric antenna to the "key reminder buzzer". The paint and bodywork was done by "Cosmo Guy" Glenn Roberts and the mechanicals done by Chris Greene. Thanks guys!
Once the chrome, stainless and body stripe are applied it should look even better!

multirotor

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Nice work, John.
Do I see two (2) cosmo's in one (1) garage there ?

John McBeth

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Two Cosmos of the same year...1967. The complete car was in a national magazine last year(Motor Trend Classics). The other Cosmo is currently under a ground up restoration.

Smeagol

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Very nice, was that the same Chris that used to work @ Checkpoint in Sacramento?

jic

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nice work

RX7UP

Hey John:

Got any pics of your R100?

Dwayne

John McBeth

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Here's a couple of shots.

karu

JEEZUS

rx2 coupe
r100
2xcosmos

dude, you got the best garage ever!!

can i ask how you managed to track down/import the cosmo?
cheers
karl

NOPR

i dont believe he owns either cosmo, he just had body work done by the same guy who is working on the cosmos, so theyre all in that pic.

and yes, the rx-2 is noncraptastic indeed!

Jose Feliciano

nice I love your garage and the toys in it

RX7UP

John:

May Isee some before pics of the R100?

Dwayne

John McBeth

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Thats correct! Not my Cosmos (wish they were though). What you also don't see and tucked in a corner of the garage is a fully restored 1964 Mazda R360 coupe with rare left hand drive! This was Mazdas first passenger car with a V2 16 Hp engine. Talk about a damned "Mini Mazda Museum"!

John McBeth

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Hi Dwayne,

here are two shots of the car when i purchased it in 1983. The car was complete but needed most everything redone. The car quit running in 1977 when the engine overheated. The original owner told me that the temp guage had not worked for some time and he didn"t realize the engine was running hot. As you know, a working temp guage is crucial for a rotary. The car was parked behind his sons business after that. I had known about the car for about a year before I purchased the car but was looking for something that actually ran. Running R100s seemed to by selling for as high as $3000 even then. I was looking for something below $1000. That sounds stupid now! Most mechanical parts were still available through Mazda back then and even some trim parts. The quality of the photos is not great as this was before digital.

RX7UP

John:

Pretty good find, even back then...

I would really love to see more pictures of your R100s present state...

Interior, engine, and exterior side views...

If you ever entertain the thought of selling...

Please give me the first opertunity to purchase her...

Thanks, Dwayne

KeloidJonesJr.

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wow good stuff. how much for the restoration?

what cars are in the background here?

jdr821

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How Much for either one(rx2 or r100)?????? Money in hand!!!!

OneSickRx3

nice rx2! looking sweet... i say you drop a 20B in that bad boy.
with a nice t66 turbo. or a larger garret turbo!

enjoy.

audiobot7

Nice work

John McBeth

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Hi Dwayne,

Actually I have never entertained thoughts of ever selling her. I have owned it for over 23 years and I think we're together for the duration. Every owner of a R100 who has sold their car has regretted doing so. They are pretty unique and get a lot of looks when on the road. They are really tiny cars, kind of a 2/3rds Rx-2. Driving it is unlike any car I have ever owned. Car has a 10A engine that still runs well even after 23 years. Photos: It does not have the funky plastic hubcaps but has the original ones installed presently.

RX7UP

John:

You have a beautiful car...

Eye candy... Thank you for such a treat...

One day I hope I may have the pleasure to smell it...

Thanks again,

Dwayne

PS. Whenever you entertain the thought...

Remember me... I will be waiting...

John McBeth

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Thanks for the compliments! It smells like stinky rotary exhaust though! ha

Will keep you in mind.

karism

holy horse shoe.

What a nice garage there Mr.John!

Myself,and quite a few other Rotary lovers would definately kill to have that garage!

Kudos to you Sir.

xrotaryguy

Beautifull cars John. As beautifull as the Rx2 is though, the Cosmos are stealing your thunder I believe that the dismantled Cosmo is the one that lives here in Mesa Az. I got to see that car before the dismantling got started with some of the RCCAZ guys. If you're ever down in Phoeix again look me up. I'll buy ya a beer or something.

Prôdigy2nd

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So if someone took a Cosmo and did "restore" it but not to factory equipment. (like lets say a T78 20B) how many of you guys on the forum would want to kill him? (no i dont have a Cosomo, no i dont plan on getting one and putting a 20B in just wondering)


Prôdigy

John McBeth

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I think your right! I can't think of a nicer background though! Thats Glenn's photography (show off!). I haven't seen the Rx-2 or the Cosmos in person....and its killing me!!!!!