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The Datsun 1200 GX5 went one better than the GX model -- it added a 5-speed transmission. The GX-5 was a new package for 1972. It was a GX model fitted with a direct-fifth 5-speed Transmission and special GX-5 badges.
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Overview
The GX5 package was available for any Datsun 1200 GX model, which means Coupe or 4-door Sedan.
As this was offered in 1972, all Facelift features are included.
Identification
See main article: GX5 Identification
Unique Items: * Coupe or 4-dr Sedan * 'GX-5 Speed' grille badge * 'GX-5 Speed' booy badge * Tape Stripe on side * F5C56 transmission (non-overdrive) * 5-speed dogleg shift knob (wood) * Highback front bucket seats with cloth inserts
Exterior
Grille Badge
Badge 'GX 5 SPEED'
Boot Badge
'GX 5-Speed'
Tape Stripe
Tape stripe looks similar but differs for Sedan & Coupe.
Nissan Part Numbers
Sedan 76820-H7200 STRIPE SET-accent * 76822-H7200 SHEET-accent stripe (R.H.) * 76823-H7200 SHEET-accent stripe (L.H.)
Coupe 76820-H7210 STRIPE SET-accent * 76822-H7210 SHEET-accent stripe (R.H.) * 76823-H7210 SHEET-accent stripe (L.H.)
Interior
GX-5 is fitted with all the interior bits of the plain GX, but with an additional jewel: a 5-speed dogleg real-wood shifter knob.
Also the GX-5 package includes unique seats. Fronts are highback seats with a cloth inserts. Rear seat has matching cloth inserts.
Seats with integral head rest (high Back):
Mechanical
GX-5 1200s had standards GX mechanicals, down to the 12" wheels. But it was the only factory 1200 fitted with a 5-speed transmission. This is the FS5C56 transmission wide-ratio transmission, which is just about perfectly matched to the A12GX Engine for street and highway use. It is a dogleg design for quick 2-3 shifts.