Towing

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Yes, your Datsun may be towed safely by another vehicle, with a few considerations.

1200 Cargo Capability Towing 1200s being towed   Hauling 1200s towing or carrying a load   Luggage Rack

Operation

See the Owner's manual: Operating the Car.

Being towed by the rear wheels
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However, these instructions were updated later. The 1980 owner's manual says:

TOWING
CAUTION

• It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage...See the Towing Procedure Manual at dealer side.
• All applicable government laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.
• Before towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and power train are in good order. If any unit is damaged, a dolly must be used.
• If the transmission is inoperative, tow the car with the rear wheels off the ground, or with the propeller shaft removed.
• When the car is towed with its front wheels on the ground, secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with the ignition key turned in the "OFF" position.
• When towing an automatic transmission model, try to restrict towing speed below 30 km/h (20 MPH) and towing distance less than 30 km (20 miles).
• With manual transmission model, try to restrict towing speed below 80km/h (50 MPH) and towing distance less then 80 km (50 miles).
• If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission
• Release the parking brake and set the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position before starting to tow the car.

Factory-suggested Tow Points

Front - place rope around tension rod bracket
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Rear - place rope around spring shackle
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Rope-towed
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Towbar

Being towed by towbar
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Trailering

Being towed on a trailer seems very popular too.

Flatbed/flattray towing
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Tie-down
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