Torquin' T

==Description==
The Torquin' T is a Shift Kickers model based on a 1979 Ford Thunderbird. The selling point of the cars was their "stick shift" action; each of the cars had a comically oversized shifter which sort of acted as a handbrake. Pulling back the handle locks the wheels in place and makes the car unable to move; pushing the handle forwards allows the car to go.
As with all of the Shift Kickers models, the casting was actually repurposed from an old Scorchers casting; it was known as the Black Bird in its Scorchers guise.
The casting was used twice and was discontinued in 1984 with the entire Shift Kickers line.
==Versions==
The Torquin' T has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations	Photo
1983	Shift Kickers	Silver	"17" and "Goodyear" on sides	Black/Plastic 	Chrome 	None 	GY5DOT 	5831 	Hong Kong	Named Torquin' T	
1983	Shift Kickers	Red 	"THUNDERBIRD" on side 	Black/Plastic 	Chrome 	None 	GY5DOT 	5830 	Hong Kong	Named TNT Bird 	
Category:Shift Kickers
Category:1983 Hot Wheels
Category:Discontinued Vehicles
Category:Ford Vehicles
Category:Bob Rosas Designs
Category:Larry Wood Designs
Category:Licensed Hot Wheels
Category:American Cars
Category:1970s
Category:1:64
Category:T-Birds