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.

Overview

The GX5 package was available for any Datsun 1200 GX model, which means Coupe or 4-door Sedan

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As this was offered in 1972, all Facelift features are included.

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GX5 on cover photo - Nostalgic Hero, June 2016

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Brochures

Main: GX brochures#GX5

Identification

Main: GX5 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)

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Driver Magazine

Driver magazine 1972.10.20 - GX5 new model & test drive report

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Exterior

GX sedan used the same grille as other 1972 models

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GX5 Coupe used the same grille as other 1972 coupes, but the trim badge was changed to 'GX 5speed'

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Grille Badge

Main: GX5 Badges#Grille

Sedan | Coupe

Boot Badge

Main: GX5 Badges#Boot

Sedan - left side trunk lid | Coupe - right side

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Tape Stripe

Tape stripe looks similar but differs for Sedan & Coupe.

Main: Stripes#GX-5

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Interior

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Shifter

GX-5 interior is fitted with all the bits of the regular GX, but with an additional jewel: a 5-speed real-wood shifter knob marked with the dogleg shift pattern.

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32865-H7200 KNOB-control lever 5 speed

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Seats

The GX-5 package includes unique seats. Fronts are black highback seats with black cloth inserts. Rear seat has matching cloth inserts.

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High Back Seats with integral head rest:

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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)

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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

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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 "lo-back" 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.

Main: F5C56