Hot Wheels 1972 Datsun Sunny Coupe | Compact Kings

Description

The Datsun Sunny Coupe, known internally by its B110 chassis code, represented the second generation of Nissan’s Sunny lineup, launched in 1970 as a direct rival to the Toyota Corolla in both Japan and export markets worldwide. Marketed as the Datsun 1200 in many regions, the compact Sunny offered clean, simple styling and an economical 1.2 litre A12 engine, while a sportier fastback coupe body style, added in 1972 with the GX-5 trim, brought a five speed manual transmission and twin carburetors for buyers wanting a bit more excitement from their compact commuter car.

Beyond its everyday practicality, the Sunny Coupe built a genuinely impressive competition record on Japanese circuits. Fitted with a tuned 130 horsepower A12 engine, wide tires, and a functional rear spoiler, the GX-5 coupe dominated the TS class of Japanese touring car racing at Fuji International Speedway, claiming championships across multiple seasons from 1971 through the early 1980s. This dual identity, an affordable, fuel efficient commuter car by day and a genuine racing champion on track, has made the B110 Sunny Coupe a beloved and increasingly collectible piece of Japanese motoring history.

Hot Wheels celebrates this compact JDM icon as part of its Compact Kings series, a lineup dedicated to small, spirited performance cars. This casting captures the Sunny Coupe’s clean fastback silhouette and race inspired detailing at 1:64 scale, paying tribute to a genuine champion of Japanese grassroots motorsport.

Why You Should Own It?

• Represents the Datsun Sunny Coupe, a genuine Japanese touring car racing champion
• Part of the Hot Wheels Compact Kings series
• Captures the clean fastback styling of the sporty B110 GX-5 coupe
• Represents a real, historically significant JDM performance compact
• Great pickup for JDM, vintage racing, and compact performance themed collections
• Durable die cast metal build with authentic Hot Wheels detailing