14. Mazda Roadpacer AP
The Mazda Roadpacer AP stands out as one of the most unusual rotary-powered vehicles ever produced.
In the mid-1970s, Mazda took a large Holden sedan from Australia and swapped in a rotary engine, aiming to create a unique executive car.
While its performance was modest and its lifespan short, the Roadpacer AP’s blend of Aussie size and Japanese engineering makes it a fascinating oddity in Mazda’s rotary history.
Read more about this curious mashup.