DB #0005 - NSU Ro80 Wankel engines

[bubenator]

In exchange for telling me what these are, I'll award you one shiny new point!

[WayneB]

Chevrolet experimental Rotary engines?

The unit they were developing for the Vega in the early 70's.

[bubenator]

No, not the GM Wankel motors.

[WayneB]

Of course they are NSU R080 Wankels.

I have never seen the US version with the smog pump fitted, which is what made me think GM Vega..........

[bubenator]

Thoroughly correct!  Those are NSU Ro80 Wankel engines.  Lots of them!
Here's the interesting story on this stash for your reading enjoyment.

[bubenator]

...and it might help if I post a link.

<<< link removed >>>

[woodinsight]

That's an amazing story bubenator, thanks for drawing our attention to it.... :)

[D-type]

That's an amazing story bubenator, thanks for drawing our attention to it.... :)

Seconded

[Otto Puzzell]

bubenator

Posting links in the puzzle threads is against the rules - please read:

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=20153.0

[wingroad]

Can you post the story as I missed it.

[Wendax]

Just google for "Hotz Company in Gemünden - Ro 80 graveyard".  ;)