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| - | [[Nissan]] made a pickup truck version of the [[B110]] Datsun [[B110|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). | + | [[Nissan]] made a pickup truck version of the [[B110]] Datsun [[B110|Sunny]] 1200--the '''B120''' "Datsun Sunny Truck" as it is named 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|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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| == Model Years Produced == | == 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. | + | The "Datsun 1200" line has been produced from [[Model years]] 1971 to 2007. 1971-1973 was the regular run for the Coupe, Sedan and Wagon production. Production of the [[B140]] pickup ended November 2007 in South Africa. |
| NOTE: Model Years (MY) generally runs from October to September. So the 1972 MY was from Oct 1971 to Sep 1972 | NOTE: Model Years (MY) generally runs from October to September. So the 1972 MY was from Oct 1971 to Sep 1972 | ||
| - | <table valign="top" border='1' cellpadding='1' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>Datsun 1200 type</b></td><td><b>Model Years</b></td></tr><tr class='bg3'><td>Sedans, Coupes and Wagons (B110)</td><td>1971, 1972, 1973</td></tr><tr><td>Datsun 1200 Ute/Truck (B120)</td><td>1971-1986</td></tr><tr><td>Datsun Sunny Truck/ute (B122)</td><td>1987-1994</td><tr><td>Datsun Bakkie ute ([[Nissan B140]])</td><td>1987-present</td></tr></table> | + | <table valign="top" border='1' cellpadding='1' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>Datsun 1200 type</b></td><td><b>Model Years</b></td></tr><tr class='bg3'><td>Sedans, Coupes and Wagons (B110)</td><td>1971, 1972, 1973</td></tr><tr><td>Datsun 1200 Ute/Truck (B120)</td><td>1971-1986</td></tr><tr><td>Datsun Sunny Truck/ute (B122)</td><td>1987-1994</td><tr><td>Datsun Bakkie ute ([[Nissan B140]])</td><td>1987-2007</td></tr></table> |
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| The B140 is marketed as the Nissan 1400 LDV but commonly called the "Nissan bakkie". | 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. | + | Production of B140 ended November 2007. Obviously B140 Bakkies are very accessible, 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 [[wikipedia:Zimbabwe|Zimbabwe]]. They are perfect for hauling a [[wikipedia:Rhodesian Ridgeback|Rhodesian Ridgeback]] dog around in style. | + | B140s were also sold new in other African countries such as [[wikipedia:Zimbabwe|Zimbabwe]]. |
| Also see: [[Nissan B140]] in-depth article. | Also see: [[Nissan B140]] in-depth article. | ||
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| - | == Nissan Ecuador == | + | === 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. | 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. | ||
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| * B120 February 1971 a.k.a. Datsun 1200 ute | * B120 February 1971 a.k.a. Datsun 1200 ute | ||
| * B122 November 1986-1994 (Japan) | * B122 November 1986-1994 (Japan) | ||
| - | * [[Nissan B140|B140]] 1986-2003 (South Africa) a.k.a. Bakkie | + | * [[Nissan B140|B140]] 1986-2007 (South Africa) a.k.a. Bakkie |
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Revision as of 09:51, 9 February 2009
Nissan made a pickup truck version of the B110 Datsun Sunny 1200--the B120 "Datsun Sunny Truck" as it is named 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 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).
LB120 in Greece
The Nissan part number prefix for B120 is G20.
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Model Years Produced
The "Datsun 1200" line has been produced from Model years 1971 to 2007. 1971-1973 was the regular run for the Coupe, Sedan and Wagon production. Production of the B140 pickup ended November 2007 in South Africa.
NOTE: Model Years (MY) generally runs from October to September. So the 1972 MY was from Oct 1971 to Sep 1972
| Datsun 1200 type | Model 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) | 1987-2007 |
| 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
- 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