The Rolls would blow the budget before you left the lot - that is why they are so cheap.  I like the Datsun 2000.  In 1973 I had a choice between a 1968 2000 for $1600 and a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger for $1200.  I chose the Tiger and still have it (now worth $50K+) so I guess I made the right choice, but the Datsun is still a cool car... ... View more

Interesting article.  I did my Master's Thesis on the exhaust emissions characteristics of the Mazda rotary engine.  It was an early (1970) R100.  Interesting comparison with the Chevy V-8.  Actually without its accessories the R100 Engine itself weighed about 125 pounds and put out an honest 100 BHP as measured on our dyno.  We originally were going to do a comparison test with the "State of the Art" for the day Vega engine but the Vega engine vibrated so badly that it would not hold a setting on our dyno.  The Wankel is a remarkable engine in many ways - would hate to see it disappear completely... ... View more