It was owned by a bloke I used to work with, he took the original motor and gear box out, a 1.8 litre I believe and put a 2.0 litre carbi motor from a townace van and a 5 speed gear box. They still remain in the car. I asked him about engineers and he said he got it registered without any worries. I live in Victoria, mornington peninsula area.
The car will be used on weekends and at shows, I'm aiming to do a full make over on the car, paint, interior and engine overhaul. I want to keep the engine a small capacity engine, but I have 3 options in mind. A rotary, SR20 or keeping the motor that's in it and rebuilding it.
I know very little about these cars but I'm trying to do research as much as possible.
Keep the advice and warnings coming please, they are all greatly appreciated.