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Joined: Apr 2006
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At the New Brighton Rally, there was an incredible sounding Mk II Escort, being powered by a rotary engine (Like those usually seen in WWI Aircraft). I found the website maintained by the people who run the car, showing what exactly it is running etc... Its pretty interesting stuff... Clicky Here Yall.... Obviously, engines like these are usually used in Mazdas (Wankel), which is what the engine in this escort is originally from.
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WOW, lets all put an RX7 engine in our cars and sell them for £40,000 Good find Craig
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loved watchin this at new brighton,that some spec! i jus fell in love with mk2's all over again!!!
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Yeah, theres a nice Mk2 in Empress Rd (Off martains lane)
In white with same arches as this one and "This ones for dad" written on the boot, lol.
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i had one years ago with those arches on,was a bin in primer but it went sideways well an i loved it!that one got towed for no tax whilst sittin up with a duff bearing gutted!
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It was amazing to hear, especially close up and on idle... Really did sound like a WWI Sopwith Camel... Duh Duh Duh... Duh Duh Duh... Duh Duh Duh..
Its an interesting way to go about things, I havent heard of many people doing Wankel Conversions, especially in rally cars. Suppose it gives them the power they need, but with a smaller engine capacity...one way to go about the seperate engine classes I suppose as well.
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Maybe if i sell all my cars i could afford a mk1 or 2 essie?
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amazin love the mk1 & mk2 essie
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