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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 added in August 1972 right at the end of B110 production. 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.
GX5 on cover photo - Nostalgic Hero, June 2016
Brochures
Identification
Unique Items: ☑ '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)
Driver Magazine
Driver magazine 1972.10.20 - GX5 new model & test drive report
Exterior
GX5 used the same grille as other 1972 GX models, but the trim badge was changed to 'GX 5speed'.
Grille Badge
Sedan | Coupe
Boot Badge
Sedan - left side trunk lid | Coupe - right side
Tape Stripe
Tape stripe looks similar but differs for Sedan & Coupe.
Interior
Shifter
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.
32865-H7200 KNOB-control lever 5 speed
Seats
The GX-5 package includes unique seats. Fronts are black highback seats with black cloth inserts. Rear seat has matching cloth inserts.
High Back Seats with integral head rest:
FRONT SEAT (4 GX 5speed) 87000-H7200 SEAT COMP.-driver (Black)(ハイバック) 87050-H7200 SEAT COMP.-assist (Black)(ハイバック) 87300-H3300 CUSHION ASS'Y-driver seat (Black) 87350-H3300 CUSHION ASS'Y-assist seat (Black) 87320-H2010 TRIM ASS'Y-driver seat cushion (Black) 87370-H2010 TRIM ASS'Y-assist seat cushion (Black)
REAR SEAT (4 GX 5speed) 88300-H2011 CUSHION ASS'Y-rear seat 88320-H2010 TRIM ASS'Y-rear seat cushion 88600-H2010 BACK ASS'Y-rear seat 88620-H2010 TRIM ASS'Y-rear seat back
SEAT (COUPE GX 5speed) 87000-H7205 SEAT COMP.-driver recling (Black)(ハイバック) 87050-H7205 SEAT COMP.-assist recling (Black)(ハイバック) 87300-H4100 CUSHION ASS'Y-driver seat (Black) 87350-H4100 CUSHION ASS'Y-assistant seat (Black) 87320-H2210 TRIM ASS'Y-driver seat (Black) 87370-H2210 TRIM ASS'Y-assistant seat (Black)
REAR SEAT (COUPE GX 5speed) 88300-H2210 CUSHION ASS'Y-rear seat 88600-H2210 BACK ASS'Y-rear seat
Mechanical
5-speed
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 56-Series 5-Speed 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. It is a direct fifth design for superior acceleration instead of overdrive for fuel economy.
Photo Features
sedan
clone
GX5 Coupe for sale 2016 in Tokyo with only 36000 km! Stock except for Watanabe rims
This Coupe was for sale 2015 in Kawaguchi. It looks fairly stock except for Hiyashi Street rims and newer "flattop" carburetors.
GX-5 clone (no tape, no rear emblem, incorrect wheels & carburetors)
Truck
No GX5 truck was offered by the factory. Still, the appearance package looks good when fitted to the Sunny Truck.
Photo Index
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