Rotaries are very reliable, until they are worn out after 75k-125k miles. nothing like a toyota, i have two rav4's, a 2-door with 300k miles,
and just bought a 4door with..wait for it..368k miles, both all original. Now a EJ25 blows head gaskets too, so let's not talk down rotaries too much,
and with the rx8 motor, 200hp that fits in no problem, and i like.
However, just looked over this car, and it is amazing, only 69k miles, fully intact, just weathered from sitting in a field for 30 years,
so i think it is best to try and restore it..i think. I made a video of it, will post it as soon as I can edit it up.