Matbighat's Coupe

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Datsun1200.com member matbighat had a very nice orange 1971 Datsun 1200 coupe with factory twin Hitachi carburetors. It was built for street and track, emphasis on handling and utilizing an A-Series Engine. It was sold in 2006.


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Specs

Ratsun\Burabuda


Exterior 15 x 6 Panasport wheels Yokohama AVS 195/45R15 tyres OEM Opel H4 headlights with a gray reflector in the center Custom tow brackets for flat towing front Air dam


Engine A14 engine Cylinder head from A12 GX Engine upgraded with A14 valves A12 GX factory induction with twin Hitachi carburetors upgraded camshaft alternator moved to A12 position (right side) 2" exhaust 3 row radiator


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Gearbox Transmission tunnel for automatic (large tunnel) B310 (Datsun 210) 5-speed A-Series flywheel machined for SR20DET clutch


Front Suspension 280ZX struts Ilumina-5 shock inserts Ground Control camber plates for increased negative camber Coilovers for height adjustability T/C rod bushings Anti-swaybar from Quickor Engineering TMC adjustable end links


Rear Suspension Quickor anti-swaybar De-arched & stiffer leafs KYB shocks


Brakes 280ZX calipers & rotors 7/8 brake master w/F10 remote reservoirs Stainless braided brake lines Stock rear drums


Interior Mazda Miata MX5 seats Grant GT steering wheel w/anti-theft hub Autopower rollbar w/ removable cross brace Autopower 5-point harnesses 1200 factory center console 1200 factory tachometer 1200 factory Package Tray


AWARDS "Best Other DATSUN" 1st Place, Shasta '02 "Best Other DATSUN" 1st Place, MossyPerformance Car Show '03 "Best Other DATSUN" 2nd Place, Shasta '03


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2002

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Best Other DATSUN" 1st Place, Shasta '02 http://www.speedyzx.com/ShastaJuly02/Shasta.html


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2005

http://www.speedyzx.com/Shasta2005/71605/Day3.html


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2006

In January 2006, Matt put the coupe up for sale on ebay.


Sold for US $6,259.59 to quijoteos from Houston, Texas.



2011

December 2011 purchased by Ratsun\Yellafeva http://community.ratsun.net/topic/38461-my-new-1200-more-pics-page-3/


He changed to larger wheels and tires, and painted a GX-style blackout rear panel.



2012

This one is now available in San Marcos, California for $8k.


Featured on Bring a Trailer


http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/1971_Datsun_1200GX_California_Survivor_For_Sale_Rear_2.jpg



2016

For sale on Craigslist, now with XXR rims.


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