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

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

Yes I do need that.

Feedyurhed wrote: Yes I do need that.

Yup.

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

Clicked just to see the picture, was not disappointed.

Not bad.

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.

In reply to Duke:

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

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.

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

I like that David can cruise eBay adds for race cars while claiming that he's hard at work searching for web content.

Torq thrust wheels in the proper size look good. The repops they are making now in 17 inch+ sizes just look stupid.

That is a very cool looking Zed.

Much want.

David S. Wallens wrote: And, yes, I'm a sucker for some cool vintage wheels.

Please be a judge again at the challenge

Patrick wrote:

David S. Wallens wrote: And, yes, I'm a sucker for some cool vintage wheels.

Please be a judge again at the challenge

Please don't. I already dont stand a chance against pat or andy....

And the want is real for that z. I wobder how they did the five lug? First ive seen that.

Patrick wrote:

David S. Wallens wrote: And, yes, I'm a sucker for some cool vintage wheels.

Please be a judge again at the challenge

Our Challenge judging lineup will be announced soon. (How's that for a cliffhanger?)

Dusterbd13 wrote:

Patrick wrote:

David S. Wallens wrote: And, yes, I'm a sucker for some cool vintage wheels.

Please be a judge again at the challenge

Please don't. I already dont stand a chance against pat or andy.... And the want is real for that z. I wobder how they did the five lug? First ive seen that.

Z31 turbo hubs or a kit from Modern motorsports. It's not that uncommon for people who needs cheaper wheel selection for big tires.

You don't know what I need!!

Oh wait, in this case maybe you do...

Why yes I do need that! I guess I shouldn't point out that maybe it started life as a 280Z. There are several 280 pieces on it, including the tail lights, so you wonder if it has been vin replaced or updated with 280 parts. The backup lights are a separate piece on the 280's, part of the tail light lens on the 240's, so it leads me to believe it is a 280 instead. In any event, it's awesome and I want it!