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The Datsun 1200 was offered in a limited number of colors. Available colors varied by market. The same color number may have different names in different markets. The color number is printed on a small plate in the engine compartment on top of the radiator core support.
Please look at your 1200's ID tag, and if you are sure yours is an original car, add it to the appropriate market section below (if not already listed).
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Japan Market Colors
Sunny Excellent 1400
These colors were offered for Excellent 1400 PB110 (model year unknown):
- 009 ??????????? (?????) Sunspot Orange (metallic)
- 005 ?????????? (?????) Sunfast Blue (metallic)
- 008 ????????? (?????) Sundown Purple (metallic)
- 004 ?????????? (?????) Sungrow Green (metallic)
- 931 ?????????? Sunflower Gold
- 821 ?????????? Sunshine White
- 930 ???????? Sundew Green
- 665 ????????? Sunkist Yellow
NOTE: color sheet appears to have faded somewhat. Source: composite of graphics from original Nissan brochure (year unknown).
North American Market
In the United States and Canada, these are some of the colors offered (please add to the list if your car has a different number):
- #003 Green
- #006 Orange
- #645 Blue
- #665 Yellow
- #821 White
- #924 White
- #926 Yellow
- #928 Gray (Gray rather than Grey is the spelling in the factory parts manual)
- #930 Green
- #931 Gold
- #932 Red
- #940 Green
Australia Market
- 821 Pale Grey
New Zealand Market
Identification
The color number is printed on a small plate in the engine compartment on top of the radiator core support.
Over the years these numbers tend to get worn off, so don't be surprised if you cannot read yours.