September Rotary Factory 2010 Car Of the Month

***ZGN*** · 10-06-2010, 11:47 AM

September car of the month was selected at the Rotary Factory 2010 meet Sept 26th Located at 5pointz in Queens New York by Sinned2545.

Owner: Ken

1977 Mazda Factory Rotary Pickup
Extended cab, 5-speed trany 98,000 original miles
4-port 13B 4-barrel carb, flared fenders ,battery mounted under the bed from the factory.
15,000 total units made, the majority being 1974

Q: Congratulations for being our September Ride of the Month! Tell us about how you acquired this car?
A: Thanks for choosing me...The original owner contacted me via email and he wanted to know if I was interested in his REPU. We emailed back and forth, he sent pictures, etc... The REPU looked great in pictures, but I was still concerned, pictures don’t always reveal everything. He was also very firm on the price. So I decided to go for it and took a long drive to upstate NY with a friend (thanks Lance). My jaw dropped when I saw the REPU in person. I then knew why he was firm on the price. I bought it without hesitation.

Q: How did you first become interested in modified cars? Have you had any previously?
A: I was 15 years old when I saw my very first 1974 Mazda Rx2 after looking it over and hearing the distinct exhaust note. I fell in love with rotaries. Since then I've owned a 73 Rx2 2-door, 73 Rx2 4-door, 79 Rx7 (Big Street Port), 84 Rx7, Two 85 GSL-SE, 75 REPU, and now my 77 REPU.

Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify?
A: The exhaust note, the uniqueness, the simplicity, etc...The rotary is truly a fantastic mechanical marvel, not perfect, but to me it’s perfect enough!

Q: Is this car your daily driver? Do you participate in any form of racing? (Drag, Auto-X, etc)
A: My REPU is not a daily driver and I do not participate in any form of racing.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your car?
A: The uniqueness (about 15,000 produced back in the 70's), you can’t beat a Mazda factory rotary powered pickup. It turns a lot of heads and it’s a joy to ride.

Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car?
A: Plans are to bring it as close to original as possible. What I need are the beauty rings for the original wheels (wheels on the REPU in the pictures is not original) Original radio and tow mirrors. The REPU is all there about 97% complete. Just need the items above to make it 100%.

Q: Any other hobbies besides cars?
A: I like being creative, so I make all the fliers, logos, etc...for VMRC (Vintage Mazda Rotary Club). I designed our full print club shirts as well as the www.vintagemazda.com website, but it is now under construction.

Q: Anyone you'd like to thank?
A: I like to thank you and Rotary Car Club for the privilege of being car, err pickup of the month :-) I also like to thank Dennis and Omar for taking some really nice pictures of my REPU. Last but not least I like to thank the members of VMRC!

Thanks so much for your support and dedication to the rotary community!

Strength and Unity in the Rotary Community!!!!

RotorDad · 10-06-2010, 01:59 PM

That's a clean Repu, great pic for the Sept

veloce · 10-19-2010, 07:56 AM

Ken: The truck looks great!!!! I wondered if it was mine--the mirrors were the tip-off. Then I read your "history." The stripes add a lot--best of luck to you and Lance. Rick

FDDandata · 10-28-2010, 10:23 AM

man im not much of a truck guy, but thats definitely one i wouldn't mind owning

llRyOsUkEll · 10-28-2010, 01:22 PM

That is definately one sweet looking rotary truck

10-06-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
*ZGN* I fly drones & film crap. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 10	September Rotary Factory 2010 Car Of the Month September car of the month was selected at the Rotary Factory 2010 meet Sept 26th Located at 5pointz in Queens New York by Sinned2545. Owner: Ken 1977 Mazda Factory Rotary Pickup Extended cab, 5-speed trany 98,000 original miles 4-port 13B 4-barrel carb, flared fenders ,battery mounted under the bed from the factory. 15,000 total units made, the majority being 1974 Q: Congratulations for being our September Ride of the Month! Tell us about how you acquired this car? A: Thanks for choosing me...The original owner contacted me via email and he wanted to know if I was interested in his REPU. We emailed back and forth, he sent pictures, etc... The REPU looked great in pictures, but I was still concerned, pictures don’t always reveal everything. He was also very firm on the price. So I decided to go for it and took a long drive to upstate NY with a friend (thanks Lance). My jaw dropped when I saw the REPU in person. I then knew why he was firm on the price. I bought it without hesitation. Q: How did you first become interested in modified cars? Have you had any previously? A: I was 15 years old when I saw my very first 1974 Mazda Rx2 after looking it over and hearing the distinct exhaust note. I fell in love with rotaries. Since then I've owned a 73 Rx2 2-door, 73 Rx2 4-door, 79 Rx7 (Big Street Port), 84 Rx7, Two 85 GSL-SE, 75 REPU, and now my 77 REPU. Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify? A: The exhaust note, the uniqueness, the simplicity, etc...The rotary is truly a fantastic mechanical marvel, not perfect, but to me it’s perfect enough! Q: Is this car your daily driver? Do you participate in any form of racing? (Drag, Auto-X, etc) A: My REPU is not a daily driver and I do not participate in any form of racing. Q: What do you enjoy most about your car? A: The uniqueness (about 15,000 produced back in the 70's), you can’t beat a Mazda factory rotary powered pickup. It turns a lot of heads and it’s a joy to ride. Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car? A: Plans are to bring it as close to original as possible. What I need are the beauty rings for the original wheels (wheels on the REPU in the pictures is not original) Original radio and tow mirrors. The REPU is all there about 97% complete. Just need the items above to make it 100%. Q: Any other hobbies besides cars? A: I like being creative, so I make all the fliers, logos, etc...for VMRC (Vintage Mazda Rotary Club). I designed our full print club shirts as well as the www.vintagemazda.com website, but it is now under construction. Q: Anyone you'd like to thank? A: I like to thank you and Rotary Car Club for the privilege of being car, err pickup of the month :-) I also like to thank Dennis and Omar for taking some really nice pictures of my REPU. Last but not least I like to thank the members of VMRC! Thanks so much for your support and dedication to the rotary community! Strength and Unity in the Rotary Community!!!! __________________ Kevin Last edited by ZGN; 10-15-2010 at 08:40 AM..

10-06-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
RotorDad Big Ugly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, Va iTrader: (1) Posts: 591 Rep Power: 16	That's a clean Repu, great pic for the Sept __________________ *Boosted Big Body On 335's* PS3 ID: Rotordad 1986 Mazda RX7 GXL - Street ported 13BT, Haltech, 62mm, ect. 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 - Eagle, Wiseco, Cobb, ect.

10-19-2010, 07:56 AM	#3
veloce The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Original owner Ken: The truck looks great!!!! I wondered if it was mine--the mirrors were the tip-off. Then I read your "history." The stripes add a lot--best of luck to you and Lance. Rick

10-28-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
FDDandata The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	man im not much of a truck guy, but thats definitely one i wouldn't mind owning

10-28-2010, 01:22 PM	#5
llRyOsUkEll The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: alhambra, CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	That is definately one sweet looking rotary truck