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With so many GX5 clones having been created, how can you identify a real GX5?
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Overview
GX5s were only made in RHD version, and all have Japan-language Chassis ID Plates. They were based on the GX trim package and the 1972 Facelift features, so be sure to validate those also.
All GX5 have a Japanese-language Identification Plate
(regular GX also have this same plate)
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Unique Features
☑ 'GX 5 Speed' grille Badge ☑ 'GX 5 Speed' boot Badge ☑ Tape Stripe on sides (differs coupe to sedan) ☑ F5C56 transmission (non-overdrive) ☑ 5-speed dogleg shifter knob (wood) ☑ Highback front bucket seats with cloth inserts ☐ Wood steering wheel (OPTION GX-style two-slot type)
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NOT GX5
☒ 2-dr sedan, wagon or truck ☒ English ID Plate ☒ LHD ☒ Overdrive 5-speed ☒ non-dogleg 5-speed ☒ Pre-1972 badges
'GX-5 Speed' badge ☑ along with 1970-1971 centre badge ☒ = non-genuine
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Visual Features
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Engine Compartment
☑ Red air cleaner (stock A12GX Engine, all GX5) ☒ NOT: Flat-top Hitachi Twin Carb ☒ NOT: Red rocker cover (Not stock)
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Interior
☑ Wood Steering wheel with two-slot spokes (OPTION on regular GX)
☑ Wood shift knob with dogleg shift pattern ☐ Wood Steering wheel ☑ High-back front seats with cloth inserts
☐ dashpad & glovebox door (all 1972s have this) ☑ Wood Shifter Knob with dogleg shift pattern ☒ NOT: Aftermarket steering wheel
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Exterior
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Coupe
☑ GX5 Tape Stripe
☑ GX5 badge on left side of grille
☑ GX5 Tape Stripe
☑ GX5 boot emblem
☒ NOT: non-stock wheels
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Sedan
☑ GX5 Tape Stripe
☑ GX5 badge on left side of grille
Facelift grille is used by all 1972 sedans & vans
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