GX-5

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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.

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.

Exterior

Grille Badge

Badge 'GX-5'

Boot Badge

'GX 5-Speed'

Tape Stripe

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 vactory 1200 fitted with a 5-speed transmission. This is the FS5W56 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.

• F5W56 transmission

  

Identification

See main article: GX5 Identification

Unique Items:
* Coupe or 4-dr Sedan
* GX-5 grille badge
* Tape Stripe on side
* F5C56 transmission (non-overdrive)
* 5-speed dogleg shift knob (wood)
* Highback front bucket seats with cloth inserts

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