Revision as of 23:21, 26 February 2013

Datsun 1200s were sold and even locally produced in South Africa. Until 1975, 4-door sedans and GX Coupes were sold. In 1980, the Datsun 1200 pickup became the Datsun 1400 pickup, and exclusive Nissan-Datsun South Africa offering.

1 Bakkie
2 Brochure
3 GX
4 B210
5 Club Members
6 Racing
7 Photo Index

Bakkie

Nissan-Datsun South Africa originally imported B120s into South Africa. In 1976 production started in the Roslyn factory and these were marketed as "120Y" bakkies after the current 120Y (B210) sedans. In 1980 it changed to the B140 "1400" bakkie. In 1987 the South Africa-specific B140 model with raised roof was developed and produced to the end of 2007.

1400 bakkie
See main article: B140

120Y bakkie
See main article: B120

Brochure

See: South Africa GX Brochure Datsun 1200 Range (eight pages)

GX

Datsun 1200 GX Coupes and Sedans were sold in South Africa. A Coupe can be briefly seen in the 1980 movie The Gods Must Be Crazy. The GX sedans were common in South Africa, and a surprising amount of them can still be seen driving around.

South Africa GXs are unique in these respects:

'Datsun' rear and side emblems (Japan Datsun 1200 GX has 'Sunny' badges)
Facelift (late) grille, with:
- early-style back panel treatment
- early Export round 'D' grille badge
Deluxe-style mirrors
Made through 1975
Unique Hubcaps
Datsun 510 rear bumper
Datsun 510 front bumper on some
DX interior upholstery
Orange rocker cover and air cleaner (?)
Coupe has no C-pillar badge, but has a fender/wing/gaurd badge