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The Rotary Pickup (REPU) from Mazda was the world's first and only Rotary / Wankel engined pickup truck. It was sold from 1974- 1977 and appears to have been available only in the United States. Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) made trucks for Ford in the Courier line as well as its own Mazda B-Series. These trucks shared many of the same parts, but the Rotary Engined Pickup (REPU) had a 4 port 13B 4-barrel carbureted engine, flared fenders, a different dash, front grille, and round tail lights.

It is estimated that just over 15,000 total units were built. Most were made for the 1974 model year, but due to the energy crisis putting a damper on sales, Mazda restamped many of the 1974 models with a prefix "S" designating it as a "1975" model. Approximately 700 units were built for the 1976 model year. Mazda invested in a moderate redesign for the 1977 model, updating electrical systems, adding an additional 4" cab stretch for more comfort, and adding a 5 speed with different differential gearing. However, after about 3000 units the line was discontinued due to poor sales.

Most of the trucks are found in the west coast states, and they continue to be sought out by enthusiasts.

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Mazda Wankel rotary timeline

Model 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
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Cosmo S1 S2 RX-5 HB JC
R100 R100
Luce R130 RX-4 Legato HB HC
REPU 13B
Roadpacer 13B
RX-2 12A 12B
RX-3 12A 12B
RX-4 12A 12B
RX-5 13B
RX-7 SA1 FB2 FB3 FC4 FC5 FD6
RX-8 Renesis



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Current:
Export: Mazda2 Mazda3 Mazda5 Mazda6 MX-5 Miata RX-8 Premacy MPV Tribute Truck
Keicars: Spiano AZ-Offroad Scrum Laputa AZ-Wagon Carol
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Historic:
Export: GLC 323 Protegé MX-6 626 Millenia 929 B-Series Navajo
Japan: Familia Capella Luce Cosmo Savanna Capella Proceed Roadpacer
RX: RX-2 RX-3 RX-4 RX-5 RX-7 REPU

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