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-The [[History of Datsun 1200|Nissan]] PB110 model line was named the Datsun [[History of Datsun 1200|Sunny]] 1400 Excellent. It featured a larger overhead-came engine and modified front sheet metal styling. In Japan it is sometimes called the "Sunny Long-nose" (???????????????). +The [[History of Datsun 1200|Nissan]] PB110 model line was named the Nissan [[History of Datsun 1200|Sunny]] Excellent 1400. It featured a larger [[wikipedia:Overhead cam engine|overhead-cam engine]] and modified front sheet metal styling. It is also called the "Sunny Long-nose" (????????????). The engine bay seems to be the same size as a B110, but the guards and bonnet of the PB110 are longer in the front to make the car feel bigger. The wheelbase is 40mm longer (less than 2 inches) but the PB110 overall is more than 5 inches longer.
-Our beloved "Datsun 1200" is Nissan body code B110, equipped with the 1200cc A12 pushrod engine. This is also known as the Datsun Sunny 1200. In Japan however, there was an upscale derivative of the B110, the Sunny Excellent -- body code PB110. The P apparently stands for "bigger engine". Yes, the Excellent was fitted with the L-type Overhead Cam (OHC) engine, the same type of engine fitted to the bigger Datsun vehicles.+[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11438 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11438.jpg]
 + 
 +Our beloved "Datsun 1200" is Nissan body code B110, equipped with the 1200cc A12 pushrod engine. This is also known as the Datsun Sunny 1200. In Japan however, there was an upscale derivative of the B110, the Sunny Excellent -- body code PB110. The P apparently stands for "bigger engine". Yes, the Excellent was fitted with the [[wikipedia:Nissan L engine|L-series Overhead Cam (OHC) engine]], the same type of engine fitted to the bigger Datsun vehicles.
= Description = = Description =
-This factory brochure shows both vehicles:+This factory brochure shows both vehicles (Comparo):
<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=154 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/154.jpg] <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=154 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/154.jpg]
<br>Sunny 1200 and Sunny Excellent 1400 <br>Sunny 1200 and Sunny Excellent 1400
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* On the left: 1200 GX (B110). Note the hood blister and the grille of 1972 models. All models from STD to GX had this kind of grille in 1972 models. (GX is a more powerful Twin Carb version of A12) * On the left: 1200 GX (B110). Note the hood blister and the grille of 1972 models. All models from STD to GX had this kind of grille in 1972 models. (GX is a more powerful Twin Carb version of A12)
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=129 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/129.jpg] 
-<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 4-dr sedan with aftermarket wheels and paint 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=129 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/129.jpg]
 +<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 4-dr sedan
 +* aftermarket minilite-style wheels * custom silver paint
Notice the unique grille. The hood and fenders are also slightly modified in the front area. For more details on this, see discussion [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=8688&forum=1 PB110 (Sunny Excellent) vs. B110 (Sunny)]. Notice the unique grille. The hood and fenders are also slightly modified in the front area. For more details on this, see discussion [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=8688&forum=1 PB110 (Sunny Excellent) vs. B110 (Sunny)].
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=459 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/459.jpg]+Features:
-<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 Coupe+* L14 Engine, 1400cc
-<br>The writing before 1400 says "Coupe" (Kuupe, a germanic spelling)+* Single-carb engine: 85hp, 11.8kgm/3 torque @3,600 rpm
 +* Twin-carb engine (GX): 95hp, 12.2kgm/3 torque @4,000 rpm
 +* Top Speed (both engines): 155km/h
 +* 4-speed floor shift (or optional Nissan Full Automatic 3-speed floor shift, not available for GX models)
 +* Nissan Guarantee: 2 year and 50,000 kilometers (1971 brochure)
 +*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11437 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11437.jpg]
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=458 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/458.jpg]+[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=459 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/459.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=458 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/458.jpg]
<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 Coupe <br>Sunny Excellent 1400 Coupe
-<br>Notice the unique taillights and 'blackout' rear panel.+*The writing before 1400 says "Coupe" (Kuupe, a germanic spelling)
 +* Notice the unique taillights and 'blackout' rear panel.
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=461 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/461.jpg]+ 
-<br>Sunny Coupe Brochure+[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11443 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11443.jpg]
-<br>This outlines the various trim levels the Coupe was available in: GX, GL and DX. The writing above '1400' says "Excellent".+
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=741 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/741.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=741 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/741.jpg]
<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure <br>Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure
-<br>The extended forward "peak" of the Excellent grille is evident here, compared to the more flat grille of the 1200.+* Closeup of grille. The extended forward "peak" of the Excellent grille is evident here, compared to the more flat grille of the 1200.
 + 
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=455 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/455.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=455 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/455.jpg]
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Notice the unique GL and DX hubcaps, which are different from the B110 wheel covers of the same trim level. Notice the unique GL and DX hubcaps, which are different from the B110 wheel covers of the same trim level.
-= 1400cc Engine =+ 
-The Excellent was fitted with 1400cc [[wikipedia:Nissan_L_engine|L14 engine]], a smaller-displacement version of the L16 fitted to the [[wikipedia:Nissan Bluebird|Datsun 1600]]. This is an [[wikipedia:Overhead Cam]] engine. The L14 produced 85 PS horsepower and 11.8kgm torque @ 3600rpm. Top speed was 155kmh, up 5km from the Datsun 1200.+= Trim Levels: DX, GL and GX =
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=461 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/461.jpg] 1200 and 1400 trim levels
 +<br>This outlines the various trim levels the Coupe was available in: GX, GL and DX. The writing above '1400' phonetical spells out "Excellent". The same trim levels were offered for the 4-Excellent door Sedan:
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=743 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/743.jpg]
 +<br>From left to right: 1200GX, 1200GL, 1200DX, 1200 Semi-DX & 1200 STD, 1400GX, 1400GL, 1400DX. Compare to Australia and USA, where only one trim level was offered: a customized version of the 1200 DX.
 + 
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=460 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/460.jpg]
 +* 3-spoke standard GX steering wheel
 +* wood grain on lower half of dash
 +* dash has hooded gauges. The hood reduces glare.
 +* console with optional clock
 +* extended color choices for carpeting
 + 
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=456 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/456.jpg]
 +<br>GX Steering Wheel, Dash with hooded guages, and console w/clock. Also notice upgraded cloth-insert seats.
 + 
 + 
 += Wheel and Tire =
 +The PB110 Excellent used 12" tires.
 + 
 +1971 options:
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7715 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7715.jpg]
 +# blackwall
 +# dual-stripe whitewall
 +# wide-stripe whitewall with optional hubcap
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6943 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6943.jpg]<br>regular hupcap
 + 
 + 
 += Engine =
 +The Sunny Excellent PB110 was fitted with 1400cc [[wikipedia:Nissan_L_engine|L14 engine]], a smaller-displacement version of the L16 fitted to the [[wikipedia:Nissan Bluebird|Datsun 1600]]. This is an [[wikipedia:Overhead Cam]] engine. Both a single carb and dual-carb engine was available. Top speed was 155kmh, up 5km from the Datsun 1200.
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7714 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7714.jpg]
 + 
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=851 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/851.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=851 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/851.jpg]
-<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 engine compartment+<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 engine compartment 85 hp single carb (non-GX) L14 engine
 + 
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6380 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6380.2bg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10318 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10318.jpg]
 +<br>Sunny Excellent GX (twin-carb) L14 engine with original Twin Hitachi (SU type) carburetors.
 + 
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1534 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1534.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1534 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1534.jpg]
-<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 engine. Are these aftermarket dual sidedraft carburetors, or the originals?+<br>Sunny Excellent GX (twin-carb) L14 engine. With aftermarket dual sidedraft carburetors.
 + 
DX and GL models had a single-carb engine, while the GX had dual sidedraft carburetors (GX means GL with Twin Carbs). DX and GL models had a single-carb engine, while the GX had dual sidedraft carburetors (GX means GL with Twin Carbs).
 +
 +
 +== Nissan Rotary Engine ==
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8320 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8320.jpg]
 +
 +Under the bonnet of this Excellent is the rotary engine used to advance the development of NISSAN's new rotary. For more information, see [[Rotary engine]].
 +
= Interior = = Interior =
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=852 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/852.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=852 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/852.jpg]
<br>Excellent 4-dr sedan Interior <br>Excellent 4-dr sedan Interior
 +* Notice the upmarket seats, the (aftermarket?) steering wheel, and unique dashboard.
 +* 1971 Excellent GX has standard B110 dashboard, but with woodgrain trim
 +
 +
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7724 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7724.jpg]1971 Seat Upholstery Choices
 +* GX:
 +** black striped cloth (available with exterior [[Colors]] <nowiki>#</nowiki>008 Blue, <nowiki>#</nowiki>005 Blue, <nowiki>#</nowiki>931 Gold, <nowiki>#</nowiki>930 Green, <nowiki>#</nowiki>665 Yellow)
 +** brown striped cloth (for <nowiki>#</nowiki>009 Orange, <nowiki>#</nowiki>004 Green, <nowiki>#</nowiki>821 White)
 +* GL:
 +** black tricot (for <nowiki>#</nowiki>009 Orange, <nowiki>#</nowiki>005 Blue, <nowiki>#</nowiki>004 Green, <nowiki>#</nowiki>931 Gold, <nowiki>#</nowiki>930 Green (Coupe only), <nowiki>#</nowiki>665 Yellow)
 +** blue tricot (for <nowiki>#</nowiki>008 Blue, <nowiki>#</nowiki>821 White)
 +* Deluxe:
 +** black vinyl leather (for <nowiki>#</nowiki>008 Blue, <nowiki>#</nowiki>930 Green (Coupe only))
 +** yellow vinyl leather (for <nowiki>#</nowiki>931 Gold, <nowiki>#</nowiki>821 White, <nowiki>#</nowiki>665 Yellow)
 +
 +
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11440 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11440.jpg]<br>1971 GX dash & steering wheel
 +
 +
 +== Consoles ==
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2010 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2010.jpg]
 +<br>1971 console:
 +* Console could be had without any gauges (just a Sunny plate)
 +* Clock with cubbyhole below was optional
 +* Clock with two small gauges was optional
 +* Has heater vent extender with directional (!) vents
 +
 +
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9020 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9020.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9021 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9021.jpg]
 +* With option Large Clock
 +* With option auxliary gauges
 +** Oil P (oil pressure) measured from 0-6 kg/cm3
 +** AMP (ammeter) from -30 to +30
 +
-Notice the deluxe seats, (the aftermarket) steering wheel, and unique dashboard.+== Seats ==
 +* Deluxe: Vinyl seats like B110, but fancier form fitted stitching
 +* GL: ?
 +* GX: Cloth-insert vinyl seats
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=742 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/742.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=742 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/742.jpg]
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Notice the GX engine (sidedraft carbs), deluxe seats, and the DX dashboard (same as the B110 dashboard - which may have been a first-year only Excellent). Notice the GX engine (sidedraft carbs), deluxe seats, and the DX dashboard (same as the B110 dashboard - which may have been a first-year only Excellent).
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=743 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/743.jpg] 
-<br>1200 and 1400 trim levels 
-From left to right: 1200GX, 1200GL, 1200DX, 1200 Semi-DX & 1200 STD, 1400GX, 1400GL, 1400DX. Compare to Australia and USA, where only one trim level was offered: a customized version of the 1200 DX.+== Dashboard And Steering Wheel ==
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3099 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3099.jpg]
 +* Later 'hooded' dash. Picture clearly shows the concave profile of the dash. (aftermarket seat color, shift knob, equalizer)
 + 
 +Early:<br>
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2129 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2129.jpg]
 +* Early GX dash (same style as B110, but with woodgrain accents)
 +* Three-spoke GX wheel, spokes have ''single'' slots
 + 
 +Late:<br>
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=460 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/460.jpg]
 +* Deluxe uses same steering wheel as Standard B110
 +* GL uses 3-spoke steering wheel
 +* GX has standard 3-spoke 'large-horn button' wheel with "GX" emblem in center. Each spoke has ''two'' long slots.
 + 
 + 
 += Badges =
 +== Coupe ==
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=756 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/756.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=450 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/450.jpg]
 +* Front: 'S' pentagon-shaped grille ornament
 +* Side Rear quarter: 'Sunny' then 'Excellent' followed by: ** 'GX'
 +** 'GL'
 +** 'Deluxe'
 +* Trunk lid fitting
 +** '1400 GX'
 +** '1400 GL'
 +** '1400 Deluxe'
 +* Rear: 'Excellent' on black-out panel between taillights
 +Also see badges on Coupe:
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6381]
 + 
 + 
 +== Sedan ==
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=757 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/757.jpg]
 +* Front:
 +* C-pillar:
 +** 'Excellent GX'
 +** 'Excellent GL'
 +** 'Excellent Deluxe'
 +* Side Rear quarter: 'Sunny'
 +* Trunk lid fitting:
 +** (left) '1400'
 +** (right):
 +*** 'Excellent GX'
 +*** 'Excellent GL'
 +*** 'Excellent Deluxe'
 +* Rear: 'Nissan Full Auto Matic'
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11131 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11131.jpg]
 + 
 + 
 += Optional Equipment =
 +1971 Options:
 +* LH side mirror
 +* Vinyl top
 +* Console Clock
 +* Console Clock with auxiliary gauges
 +* High-back bucket seats (standard fitting is seats with detacable headrests)
 +* Coupe trunk-lid mounted air spoiler
 +* Rear-window defrost glass
 +*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11441 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11441.jpg]
 +* Fibre-optic Illuminated dash switches (like 1973 USA B110s)
 +* Air conditioning
 +* Assistant driver's seat headrest
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11444 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11444.jpg]
 + 
 + 
 +Excellent interior trim (some are standard, others optional):
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=462 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/462.jpg]
 +* GX [[Mirrors]]: Fender-mounted black with chrome ring
 +* 'Datsun' Clarion AM radio
 +* GL three spoke steering wheel. Later style 'hooded' dash
 +* ?
 +* Driving lamps (fog lights) built into the grille
 +* Clock in dash
 +* Steering lock with ACC position (what you can't see is the special 3-switch Hazard lights (regular, left lights, right lights)
 +* tilt wheel(?)
 +* sun visors
 +* 8000 RPM tachometer (redline: ~6400)
 +* Optional wood shift lever knob
 +* Rear window defrost control (?)
 +* Rear seat shoulder belts
 +* Cigarette lighter (?)
 +* Center console (with no clock or tach)
 +* Larger disc brakes than Datsun 1200 models
-Does anyone have a better picture of this brochure? 
= Advertising = = Advertising =
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2128 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1986.jpg]+[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1986 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1986.jpg]
-<br>Innovate marketing?+<br>Innovate marketing? Featuring Alan Merril, a rock star in Japan.
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1987 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1987.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1987 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1987.jpg]
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* 16 Valve Twin-cam head on L-series block, 1600cc * 16 Valve Twin-cam head on L-series block, 1600cc
* 200 HP @ 9,400 RPM * 200 HP @ 9,400 RPM
 +
 +
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4627 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4627.jpg]
 +<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 Coupe race car at Advan Historics
 +
= More Excellent Photos = = More Excellent Photos =
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<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure <br>Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=450 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/450.jpg] 
-<br>Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure 
- 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=756 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/756.jpg] 
-<br>stock photo 
- 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=757 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/757.jpg] 
-<br>stock photo 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2127 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2127.jpg]+[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2127 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2127.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2128 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2128.jpg]
-<br>Blue Excellent coupe with aftermarket wheels+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2128 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2128.jpg]+
<br>Blue Excellent coupe with aftermarket wheels <br>Blue Excellent coupe with aftermarket wheels
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[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1535 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1535.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1535 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1535.jpg]
-<br>Excellent 4-dr sedan+<br>Excellent 4-dr sedan Rear
 +* Coupe-like taillights with license plate in between
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=853 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/853.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=853 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/853.jpg]
-<br>Excellent 4-dr sedan 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=856 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/856.jpg]+[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10317 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10317.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10316 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10316.jpg]<br>Coupe with incorrect [[Mirrors]]
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=962 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/962.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1533 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1533.jpg]+ 
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11129 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11129.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11130 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11130.jpg]
 + 
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=856 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/856.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=962 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/962.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1533 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1533.jpg]
<br>A very popular photo -- it's been posted three times! <br>A very popular photo -- it's been posted three times!
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Revision as of 07:27, 7 January 2007

The Nissan PB110 model line was named the Nissan Sunny Excellent 1400. It featured a larger overhead-cam engine and modified front sheet metal styling. It is also called the "Sunny Long-nose" (????????????). The engine bay seems to be the same size as a B110, but the guards and bonnet of the PB110 are longer in the front to make the car feel bigger. The wheelbase is 40mm longer (less than 2 inches) but the PB110 overall is more than 5 inches longer.

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Our beloved "Datsun 1200" is Nissan body code B110, equipped with the 1200cc A12 pushrod engine. This is also known as the Datsun Sunny 1200. In Japan however, there was an upscale derivative of the B110, the Sunny Excellent -- body code PB110. The P apparently stands for "bigger engine". Yes, the Excellent was fitted with the L-series Overhead Cam (OHC) engine, the same type of engine fitted to the bigger Datsun vehicles.

Contents

Description

This factory brochure shows both vehicles (Comparo):
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Sunny 1200 and Sunny Excellent 1400

  • On the right: 1400 Excellent (PB110)
  • On the left: 1200 GX (B110). Note the hood blister and the grille of 1972 models. All models from STD to GX had this kind of grille in 1972 models. (GX is a more powerful Twin Carb version of A12)


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Sunny Excellent 1400 4-dr sedan

  • aftermarket minilite-style wheels * custom silver paint

Notice the unique grille. The hood and fenders are also slightly modified in the front area. For more details on this, see discussion PB110 (Sunny Excellent) vs. B110 (Sunny).

Features:

  • L14 Engine, 1400cc
  • Single-carb engine: 85hp, 11.8kgm/3 torque @3,600 rpm
  • Twin-carb engine (GX): 95hp, 12.2kgm/3 torque @4,000 rpm
  • Top Speed (both engines): 155km/h
  • 4-speed floor shift (or optional Nissan Full Automatic 3-speed floor shift, not available for GX models)
  • Nissan Guarantee: 2 year and 50,000 kilometers (1971 brochure)
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Sunny Excellent 1400 Coupe

  • The writing before 1400 says "Coupe" (Kuupe, a germanic spelling)
  • Notice the unique taillights and 'blackout' rear panel.


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Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure

  • Closeup of grille. The extended forward "peak" of the Excellent grille is evident here, compared to the more flat grille of the 1200.


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Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure

The Excellent was also available as a 4-dr sedan. There were no 2-dr sedans, wagons or truck versions.

Notice the unique GL and DX hubcaps, which are different from the B110 wheel covers of the same trim level.


Trim Levels: DX, GL and GX

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This outlines the various trim levels the Coupe was available in: GX, GL and DX. The writing above '1400' phonetical spells out "Excellent". The same trim levels were offered for the 4-Excellent door Sedan:
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From left to right: 1200GX, 1200GL, 1200DX, 1200 Semi-DX & 1200 STD, 1400GX, 1400GL, 1400DX. Compare to Australia and USA, where only one trim level was offered: a customized version of the 1200 DX.


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  • 3-spoke standard GX steering wheel
  • wood grain on lower half of dash
  • dash has hooded gauges. The hood reduces glare.
  • console with optional clock
  • extended color choices for carpeting


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GX Steering Wheel, Dash with hooded guages, and console w/clock. Also notice upgraded cloth-insert seats.


Wheel and Tire

The PB110 Excellent used 12" tires.

1971 options:
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  1. blackwall
  2. dual-stripe whitewall
  3. wide-stripe whitewall with optional hubcap

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regular hupcap


Engine

The Sunny Excellent PB110 was fitted with 1400cc L14 engine, a smaller-displacement version of the L16 fitted to the Datsun 1600. This is an wikipedia:Overhead Cam engine. Both a single carb and dual-carb engine was available. Top speed was 155kmh, up 5km from the Datsun 1200.
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Sunny Excellent 1400 engine compartment 85 hp single carb (non-GX) L14 engine


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Sunny Excellent GX (twin-carb) L14 engine with original Twin Hitachi (SU type) carburetors.


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Sunny Excellent GX (twin-carb) L14 engine. With aftermarket dual sidedraft carburetors.


DX and GL models had a single-carb engine, while the GX had dual sidedraft carburetors (GX means GL with Twin Carbs).


Nissan Rotary Engine

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Under the bonnet of this Excellent is the rotary engine used to advance the development of NISSAN's new rotary. For more information, see Rotary engine.


Interior

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Excellent 4-dr sedan Interior

  • Notice the upmarket seats, the (aftermarket?) steering wheel, and unique dashboard.
  • 1971 Excellent GX has standard B110 dashboard, but with woodgrain trim


7724.jpg1971 Seat Upholstery Choices

  • GX:
    • black striped cloth (available with exterior Colors #008 Blue, #005 Blue, #931 Gold, #930 Green, #665 Yellow)
    • brown striped cloth (for #009 Orange, #004 Green, #821 White)
  • GL:
    • black tricot (for #009 Orange, #005 Blue, #004 Green, #931 Gold, #930 Green (Coupe only), #665 Yellow)
    • blue tricot (for #008 Blue, #821 White)
  • Deluxe:
    • black vinyl leather (for #008 Blue, #930 Green (Coupe only))
    • yellow vinyl leather (for #931 Gold, #821 White, #665 Yellow)


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1971 GX dash & steering wheel


Consoles

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1971 console:

  • Console could be had without any gauges (just a Sunny plate)
  • Clock with cubbyhole below was optional
  • Clock with two small gauges was optional
  • Has heater vent extender with directional (!) vents


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  • With option Large Clock
  • With option auxliary gauges
    • Oil P (oil pressure) measured from 0-6 kg/cm3
    • AMP (ammeter) from -30 to +30


Seats

  • Deluxe: Vinyl seats like B110, but fancier form fitted stitching
  • GL: ?
  • GX: Cloth-insert vinyl seats

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Excellent Brochure

Notice the GX engine (sidedraft carbs), deluxe seats, and the DX dashboard (same as the B110 dashboard - which may have been a first-year only Excellent).


Dashboard And Steering Wheel

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  • Later 'hooded' dash. Picture clearly shows the concave profile of the dash. (aftermarket seat color, shift knob, equalizer)

Early:
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  • Early GX dash (same style as B110, but with woodgrain accents)
  • Three-spoke GX wheel, spokes have single slots

Late:
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  • Deluxe uses same steering wheel as Standard B110
  • GL uses 3-spoke steering wheel
  • GX has standard 3-spoke 'large-horn button' wheel with "GX" emblem in center. Each spoke has two long slots.


Badges

Coupe


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  • Front: 'S' pentagon-shaped grille ornament
  • Side Rear quarter: 'Sunny' then 'Excellent' followed by: ** 'GX'
    • 'GL'
    • 'Deluxe'
  • Trunk lid fitting
    • '1400 GX'
    • '1400 GL'
    • '1400 Deluxe'
  • Rear: 'Excellent' on black-out panel between taillights

Also see badges on Coupe:
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Sedan

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  • Front:
  • C-pillar:
    • 'Excellent GX'
    • 'Excellent GL'
    • 'Excellent Deluxe'
  • Side Rear quarter: 'Sunny'
  • Trunk lid fitting:
    • (left) '1400'
    • (right):
      • 'Excellent GX'
      • 'Excellent GL'
      • 'Excellent Deluxe'
  • Rear: 'Nissan Full Auto Matic'

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Optional Equipment

1971 Options:

  • LH side mirror
  • Vinyl top
  • Console Clock
  • Console Clock with auxiliary gauges
  • High-back bucket seats (standard fitting is seats with detacable headrests)
  • Coupe trunk-lid mounted air spoiler
  • Rear-window defrost glass
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  • Fibre-optic Illuminated dash switches (like 1973 USA B110s)
  • Air conditioning
  • Assistant driver's seat headrest

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Excellent interior trim (some are standard, others optional):
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  • GX Mirrors: Fender-mounted black with chrome ring
  • 'Datsun' Clarion AM radio
  • GL three spoke steering wheel. Later style 'hooded' dash
  •  ?
  • Driving lamps (fog lights) built into the grille
  • Clock in dash
  • Steering lock with ACC position (what you can't see is the special 3-switch Hazard lights (regular, left lights, right lights)
  • tilt wheel(?)
  • sun visors
  • 8000 RPM tachometer (redline: ~6400)
  • Optional wood shift lever knob
  • Rear window defrost control (?)
  • Rear seat shoulder belts
  • Cigarette lighter (?)
  • Center console (with no clock or tach)
  • Larger disc brakes than Datsun 1200 models


Advertising

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Innovate marketing? Featuring Alan Merril, a rock star in Japan.

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Yes Sunny! advertisement with red Excellent coupe


Racing

The racing PB110s included this Coupe (KPB110) with the Nissan works competition LZ14 twin-cam engine:

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  • LZ14 May 3, 1973 introdction for TS-A Class japan Grand Prix racing
  • 16 Valve Twin-cam head on L-series block, 1600cc
  • 200 HP @ 9,400 RPM


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Sunny Excellent 1400 Coupe race car at Advan Historics


More Excellent Photos

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Sunny Excellent 1400 brochure


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Blue Excellent coupe with aftermarket wheels

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(duplicate of Photo 450)

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Excellent 4-dr sedan Rear

  • Coupe-like taillights with license plate in between

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Coupe with incorrect Mirrors


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