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ROTARY ENGINE
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ROTARY ENGINE. Revolutionary advancement in automotive engineering. The ADAMS COMPANY built the first successful rotary engine. The design was originated by Fay O. FARWELL in 1896. See: ADAMS-FARWELL AUTOMOBILE