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This is a completed toy designed for children and/or collectors.
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The Mazda Savanna, released in 1971 (then known as Toyo Kogyo), was a mid-size car exclusively designed for the rotary engine (RE) in the Japanese market.
The name Savanna was not used overseas; instead, it was called the RX-3.
The RE engine generates power through the rotational motion of a uniquely shaped rotor, as opposed to the vertical movement of cylindrical pistons in conventional reciprocating engines. At that time, it was synonymous with Mazda's advanced technology.
Compact and powerful, the Savanna was highly regarded as a base vehicle for competition cars.
A significant highlight was when the Savanna broke the dominance of the Skyline GT-R, known for its unbeatable strength in Japanese touring car races from the late 1960s to early 1970s, ultimately displacing it in 1972 (the GT-R withdrew).
With this reputation, it became popular among regular Savanna users to customize their beloved cars in a race car style, although at the time, the works overfenders equipped for race cars to accommodate wider tires were illegal, giving it a rebellious edge.
The design is inspired by a Liberty Walk vehicle customized in the style of renowned RE user Yoshimi Katayama, known in the Hot Wheels community.