Ex–”Mad Mike” Whiddett 1974 Mazda Rotary Pickup Drift-Style Pit Truck

The 1974 Mazda Pickup is sold for $17,000 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1974 Mazda Pickupauction.

This 1974 Mazda Rotary Pickup, affectionately known as 'PITBUL', is a unique piece of automotive history, having served as a pit truck for the legendary 'Mad Mike' Whiddett during the 2016 and 2017 Formula Drift seasons. Powered by a bridge-ported 1.3-liter 13B rotary engine and paired with a five-speed manual transmission, this truck offers a thrilling driving experience. Its striking matte blue finish, complemented by white stripes and sponsorship graphics, makes it a standout at any event. With custom 15x10" Rotiform wheels and a lowered suspension, this truck is not just a collector's item but a functional piece of drift culture. Ideal for rotary enthusiasts and collectors alike, this truck embodies the spirit of motorsport and the rotary community.

• Make: Mazda
• Model: Pickup
• Year: 1974
• Transmission: Five-speed manual transmission
• Engine: Weber IDF44 Carburetor
• Exterior color: matte blue
• VIN: PA136110004

Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1974 Mazda Rotary Pickup, dubbed “PITBUL”, was used as a pit truck by “Mad Mike” Whiddett during the 2016 and 2017 Formula Drift seasons. It is powered by a bridge-ported 1.3-liter 13B rotary engine linked with an SA RX-7-specification five-speed manual transmission and an open differential, an