drbob's Bathurst 1000 Group C Mazda RX7 racers

drbob · 6 Oct 2019, 06:00 (Ref:3932208)

This was my first RX7. A genuine period car built by Gerry Burges and raced at Bathurst in 1982 and 1983, as well as various rounds of the Australian Touring Car Championship.
It was converted to a group A car and raced at Bathurst in 1985

drbob · 6 Oct 2019, 06:23 (Ref:3932212)

Then owned by me

Mike Bell · 6 Oct 2019, 08:08 (Ref:3932220)

I like that a lot, Sir!

E.B · 6 Oct 2019, 09:22 (Ref:3932230)

You bet and thanks for sharing.

delta · 6 Oct 2019, 13:10 (Ref:3932272)

Too right we need her over here . 👍👍👍

drbob · 7 Oct 2019, 00:25 (Ref:3932349)

My next Group C RX7 I still have, all the rest have gone to other homes.
This one was initially raced at Bathurst in 1981 and 1982 by John Duggan.
In 1983 at Bathurst it was driven by Terry Ryan and Graham Storah.

Tourer · 7 Oct 2019, 08:06 (Ref:3932406)

Those Group C RX7s were good little jiggers and competitive too - although they struggled for outright race-winning pace at Bathurst.

Thanks for sharing Dr Bob - glad to see that you still have one of your old cars.

drbob · 7 Oct 2019, 08:19 (Ref:3932410)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Those Group C RX7s were good little jiggers and competitive too - although they struggled for outright race-winning pace at Bathurst.

Thanks for sharing Dr Bob - glad to see that you still have one of your old cars.

More to come Tourer

Gerard C · 7 Oct 2019, 09:02 (Ref:3932416)

Really good looking race car! Do you use a downdraft Weber as seen on a B16 Chevron if I'm right? Olivier Cazalières used to race one in France I guess, prep was Equipe Europe (Yvan Mahé).

drbob · 8 Oct 2019, 08:05 (Ref:3932622)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Really good looking race car! Do you use a downdraft Weber as seen on a B16 Chevron if I'm right? Olivier Cazalières used to race one in France I guess, prep was Equipe Europe (Yvan Mahé).

Yes Gerard a 51mm IDA Weber in 1983 and 1984

drbob · 1 Dec 2019, 03:55 (Ref:3943960)

My third Bathurst 1000 RX7was the Terry Shiel car
It ran at Bathurst between 1981 and 1984 as well rounds of the ATCC and locally in Sydney at Amaroo Park and Oran Park
Here it is in period

midgetman · 1 Dec 2019, 10:04 (Ref:3943988)

Looks fabulous. Since MiniMM became an RX8 owner I've come to appreciate these rotary wonders. Very much of their time, their voracious thirst and oil/fuel burn does not make them suitable for the 21st century, which is probably one of the reasons I love them.

We're still interested in doing the CSCC series for them. Being strapped to the sound of those rotors thrashing down a race track really appeals.

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Gerard C · 1 Dec 2019, 13:41 (Ref:3944033)

Not mentioning the chassis I always felt very confident in many Mazdas, including the MX5 recently. OK, with some alterations I must admit…

andy97 · 13 Dec 2019, 15:30 (Ref:3946540)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

Looks fabulous. Since MiniMM became an RX8 owner I've come to appreciate these rotary wonders. Very much of their time, their voracious thirst and oil/fuel burn does not make them suitable for the 21st century, which is probably one of the reasons I love them.

We're still interested in doing the CSCC series for them. Being strapped to the sound of those rotors thrashing down a race track really appeals.

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In the latest issue of the CSCC Classic Lines club magazine there is an RX8 prepared to the club’s regs available sale at £1250. Yes that is the correct figure. One race only. You know you want to.
PM me for the sellers contact details. If still available!

275 GTB-4 · 2 Dec 2019, 21:13 (Ref:3944380)

Great work Drbob...now to find another patient :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlN7ykIZ_I

Lancsbreaker · 5 Dec 2019, 11:08 (Ref:3944932)

As well as the RX8 "series within a series" that CSCC run as Max says, there are a couple of RX7s running or intending to run in Future Classics - indeed one got pole position for our very wet Donington season finisher - but DNF'd in the race.....

Got a soft spot for them as I co-drove one on a few International rallies back in the 80s - it was a competitive car in its class, and generally reliable.

midgetman · 13 Dec 2019, 18:41 (Ref:3946582)

PM sent!

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andy97 · 14 Dec 2019, 08:28 (Ref:3946649)

Max, I have PM’d the details.
Andy

andy97 · 17 Dec 2019, 13:29 (Ref:3947150)

Max, did anything happen with the RX8? Did you get my PM and email with details?
Andy

midgetman · 17 Dec 2019, 20:32 (Ref:3947239)

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Max, did anything happen with the RX8? Did you get my PM and email with details?
Andy

sorry Andy it's been a murderous few days on track and I haven't kept up with my correspondence. I've had some details and am currently trying to see how I can get it to fit into my life. It appears the engine doesn't run at all ATM.

andy97 · 17 Dec 2019, 21:09 (Ref:3947255)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

sorry Andy it's been a murderous few days on track and I haven't kept up with my correspondence. I've had some details and am currently trying to see how I can get it to fit into my life. It appears the engine doesn't run at all ATM.

No problem. I didnt realise that the engine was u/s, but i did wonder at that price. My understanding is that rebuilt engines can be had for circa £2k. Still a cheap car at £3.25k i suppose!!

midgetman · 18 Dec 2019, 19:44 (Ref:3947414)

Deffo is, but ATM i just know it would sit unfinished in the drive until I was forced to scrap it. My life is so topsy turvy that I need a turn key project.

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andy97 · 18 Dec 2019, 20:08 (Ref:3947416)

Fully understand that, Max.

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