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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

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Nissan made a pickup truck version of the B110 Datsun Sunny 1200--the B120 "Sunny Truck" as it is commonly called in Japan. In Australia this was called the Datsun 1200 Ute. In South Africa it was known as the Bakkie. It was sold in South America, but sadly not in North America. The B120 is a wikipedia:Coupe utility type of pickup truck. A Coupe Utility is based on a car design and has an integral cargo bed (not a separate bed and cab as with traditional trucks).


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The Nissan part number prefix for B120 is G20.


Contents

Model Years Produced

The "Datsun 1200" line has been produced from Model years 1971 to 2006 (so far ...). 1971-1973 was the regular run for the Coupe, Sedan and Wagon production.

NOTE: Model Years (MY) generally runs from October to September. So the 1972 MY was from Oct 1971 to Sep 1972

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  • Utes: Toyota vs Mazda vs Datsun. Which do you think has the most style?


Tail lights

  • Black-trim tail lights
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  • Silver-trim tail lights
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Australia

B120 production ended with 1985 models. However the 1200 utes are still a wildly popular vehicle and common on the used car market. Only regular wheelbase 1200 utes were sold, however over the years some used GB-120/121/122 (long-wheelbase models) have been imported for the used car market.


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Japan Domestic Market

The Datsun 1200 truck was made from 1971-1994. Many of these used truck have been exported to many parts of the, especially Africa, South America, and New Zealand world and with the notable exception of USA).

For the 1989 Model year a major switch was made to the B122 model which features square headlights.

Sunny Truck (B122 & GB122) production in Japan ended in late 1994.

Long Wheelbase Models

GB- models are long wheelbase, which is 295 mm longer overall, but with a 230 mm longer wheelbase. The bed overhang past the rear axle centerline is 60 mm longer.

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United States

No sunny trucks were ever sold new in the United States. At present there are known to have been a handful of B120s privately imported into the United States. See United_States#B120s_in_USA.


Nissan New Zealand

The Datsun 1200 ute was also sold in New Zealand:

  • 1971-1980 B120 models

Later, Long wheelbase (GB-) models were sold with Roadstar and Sportstar market names from 1981-1985. It was marketed as a "1/2 tonne pickup":

  • 1981-1983 models had A12 power and a 4-speed gearbox
  • 1983-1985 models had A15 power with a 5-speed transmission

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Marketing information use the spelling Road^Star and Sport^Star. And Road*Star and Sport*Star.

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Older utes are now relatively rare in New Zealand, perhaps because of rust issue in this island nation. However, newer utes are still common, as are used Japan-market utes that have been imported for the used-car market.

Road^Star

RoadStar standard features included:

...and more


Sport^Star

SportStar includes all RoadStart features plus:

Options

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Options included:

  • Rally Pak
  • Pak 2
    • Stripes
    • Mudflaps
    • Weather shield - Left and Right hand
    • Plate frames
    • Stereo cassette/radio
    • Floor mats
    • Left hand door mirror

L.H. mirror standard on SportStar, optional on RoadStar. Also a part of the Dress Pak 2 for Roadstar.

Nissan-Datsun South Africa

Nissan-Datsun South Africa originally imported B120s into South Africa.


120Y Bakkie

In 1976 production started in the Roslyn factory and these were marketed as "120Y" bakkies after the current 120Y (B210) sedans.

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140Y Bakkie

In 1987 the South Africa-specific B140 model with A14-power and raised roof was developed.

See the main B140 Bakkie article.

The B140 is marketed as the Nissan 1400 LDV but commonly called the "Nissan bakkie".

Production of B140 continues in the year 2006. Obviously B140 Bakkies are very accesible, but older B120 bakkies are hard to find for sale. It seems the owners don't want to part with them.

B140s are also sold new in other African countries such as Zimbabwe. They are perfect for hauling a Rhodesian Ridgeback dog around in style.

Also see: Nissan B140 in-depth article.

South America

LHD Datsun 1200 trucks are fairly common in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala. They are commonly called Camionetas (little trucks).


Nissan Ecuador

Nissan of Ecuador produced LHD 1200 trucks in in-country factories from 1989-1999. This was necessary to meet government-mandated goals for domestic production.

Late Ecuador-built 1200s had square headlights.


Sales Dates

  • B20 February 1967 a.k.a. Datsun 1000 ute
  • B120 February 1971 a.k.a. Datsun 1200 ute
  • B122 November 1986-1994 (Japan)
  • B140 1986-2003 (South Africa) a.k.a. Bakkie
Datsun 1200 typeModel Years
Sedans, Coupes and Wagons (B110)1971, 1972, 1973
Datsun 1200 Ute/Truck (B120)1971-1986
Datsun Sunny Truck/ute (B122)1987-1994
Datsun Bakkie ute (Nissan B140)1987-present
Sunny Trucks
B120T 1975 10 - 1979 08
GB120T 1975 10 - 1979 08 Longbed
B121T 1979 08 - 1981 10
GB121T 1979 08 - 19881 10 Longbed
B122T 1981 10 - 1994
GB122T 1981 10 - 1994 Longbed
B140 1987 - 2007 Nissan South Africa


Specifications

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  • Wheelbase
    • 2300 mm regular bed
    • 2530 mm long bed
  • Cab Height: 1395 mm
  • Height at back
    • 1010 mm regular bed
    • 995 mm long bed
  • overall length
    • 3845 mm regular bed
    • 4140 mm long bed
  • Width: 1495


Tray dimensions

Length Standard Bed

  • at bottom of tray: 1670 mm
  • level with tray top: 1565 mm length

Length Long Bed

  • at bottom of tray: 1960 mm
  • level with tray top: 1860 mm

Depth:

  • 415 mm regular bed
  • 420 mm Long bed

Inside Width

  • 1285 mm
  • Between wheelwells: 980 cm

Bed height from ground

  • 795 mm regular bed
  • 575 mm long bed

Also See

Sunny Truck Model Changes

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