You Need This: Datsun 240Z Wearing Torq Thrust D Wheels

David S.
By David S. Wallens
Aug 23, 2017 | Datsun

This 1971 Datsun 240Z vintage racer is billed as ready to race. Power comes from a triple-carbed, 2.8-liter engine backed by a five-speed transmission. Then there’s the five-lug conversion and those iconic American Racing wheels.

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/22/17 3:03 p.m.

And, yes, I'm a sucker for some cool vintage wheels.

Feedyurhed
Feedyurhed SuperDork
8/22/17 3:08 p.m.

Yes I do need that.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/22/17 3:09 p.m.
Feedyurhed wrote: Yes I do need that.

Yup.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/22/17 3:10 p.m.

Also, props to the seller for taking some good photos. The above shot looks great.

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/22/17 3:11 p.m.

Clicked just to see the picture, was not disappointed.

crankwalk
crankwalk GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/22/17 3:23 p.m.

Not bad.

Duke
Duke MegaDork
8/22/17 3:36 p.m.

Torq-thrusts are the Kosei K1s of the '60s and '70s - there is no car they look bad on, and they make even ugly cars look better.

pres589
pres589 PowerDork
8/22/17 3:39 p.m.

In reply to Duke:

You speak truth about K1's. Also RFP1's.

DeadSkunk
DeadSkunk UberDork
8/22/17 5:08 p.m.

There was a set of those style Torq Thrusts for sale on our local Graigslsit 2 or 3 weeks ago. For $150 I almost went to buy them even though they fit nothing I currently own. Iconic wheel.
I did have visions of them on my TE27 Corolla for a short while.

stuart in mn
stuart in mn UltimaDork
8/22/17 5:51 p.m.

Dang. And it's local to me as well.

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