Hot Wheels Motortrend Roadkill Rotsun Custom '71 & Datsun 240Z Set
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Description
Straight out of Roadkill's chaotic garage, this Hot Wheels MotorTrend set drops the infamous Rotsun - a custom '71 Datsun 240Z that's lived more rusty lives than most cars see in a lifetime. Bought for pocket change as a $500 rustbucket, it autocrossed, bombed at 24 Hours of Lemons, and got turbocharged into a V8 beast that never stops failing spectacularly. The set pairs the original weathered Datsun 240Z "before" version with the all-new premium Rotsun casting, complete with one-of-a-kind rust deco that captures every corroded detail. Hot Wheels went full custom here, crafting a fresh mold just for this promo legend - open engine screaming turbo power, mismatched Real Riders wheels like the real deal, side mirrors for that premium edge, and graphics shouting "ROTSUN" across the windshield. It's the diecast tribute to Roadkill's favorite project-that-never-wins, now yours to shelf or spin.
Custom 2-Piece Open Engine
The standout is that exposed turbocharged engine bay with painted air intake up front and the signature "hater pipe" angled skyward - a rare two-piece detail you rarely spot on premium Hot Wheels. Designed by Mark Jones specifically for the Rotsun's Roadkill persona, it captures the V8 swap that turned this rustball into a power-misfiring monster. No hood means you get uninterrupted views of the custom guts, screaming character from every angle. Premium collectors geek out over this level of engineering fidelity.
One-of-a-Kind Rust Deco
Rust isn't just patina here; it's DNA. The graphics nail the real Rotsun's corrosion with intricate weathering on body, radiator, and wheel wells - better than any Hot Wheels rust job before. Paired with "ROTSUN" windshield banner and 24 Hours of Lemons stickers, it transforms the Custom '71 Datsun 240Z into Roadkill's ultimate failure icon. The "before" 240Z in the set mirrors the barn-find origins perfectly.
Mismatched Real Riders Wheels
True to the real Rotsun's janky vibe, these wheels rock varying rim-to-tire sizes - bigger rears for that drag-ready stance, fronts slimmer for autocross scars. Real Riders rubber adds grip and realism, while the premium metal body and base elevate the whole ride. Side mirrors and separate rear bumper seal the deal on this scratch-built casting over standard Z models.
Specifications
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Shipping
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