Rotary Datsun 1200! Custom build sideways under power with a turbo 13B rotary conversion

This Datsun 1200 GX Coupe ended its life as a pile of rust after many years of hard work. Little did it know what was in store for it once its new owner, Jannie Booyens got hold of it.
Jannie got to work on restoring the Datsun 1200 GX coupe, removing all the rust and returning it to new. He then set about converting the Datsun's engine by swapping in a classic Mazda 13B Rotary motor, complete with a massive turbocharger.
Jannie didn't stop there either, turning this into a one-of-a-kind build with a custom body kit pulled from all sorts of different cars, but assembled with painstaking precision. The result is a modern retro classic take on the Datsun 1200, but with huge power that makes the small coupe squirm under power.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Cars.co.za
0:29 - Midas
0:45 - Meet the owner
1:12 - The history of the car
2:00 - Suspension
2:27 - Power
2:50 - Engine
3:35 - Cars.co.za - WhatsApp the dealer
4:00 - Interior
5:20 - Wheels
5:48 - Body styling
6:52 - Conclusion
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[@waynechadow4693]

Well said... "any one can buy a BEEMER but it's only a unique few that can build something like this with that money"

[@ca9968]

That`s the hottest rotary build SA has ever seen!
What a stunner!

[@sithlord8006]

Beautiful beast!!! We adore Datsun in my country!! Greetings from Puerto Rico

[@timfitzgerald109]

A very unique car that I would quite happily pay Golf GTI money for as you cannot beat the pulse of a Rotary, especially in a classic Datsun. Great build & keep those classic Rotary's coming

[@brandenvandermerwe5352]

Currently busy with the same setup, but only in a coupe Mazda RX2.

[@raymondmalan487]

It's Not what you can Buy......But what you can Build !

[@user-xl9li9tv7x]

In puerto rico we have a big culture of those datsun send the early 80's

[@rotorazor905]

Yes "Pavita" Datsun B 210 (Sunny)

[@terror1234]

In Portugal 🇵🇹 we still do the Datsun 1200 national championship 🖐️2024 !

[@beatslion4841]

Now that’s a car .......shout out from a fan in New Zealand!

[@jeromestuurman1585]

When I sore the car I had to have a look at it I even asked them to start it car looks awesome.

[@oageng_gp]

Great build. Reminds me of the Nissan 1400s on the old collectible Speed & Sound magazine trump card series.

[@iameskapaid219]

If I ever have the money this would be a build worthy of it

[@gerhardmaree]

A tuned Datsun from Welkom is like a huis with a stoep

[@pietmahli282]

Kudos mzanzi oukie,i love the build especially the sound

[@Italanmo]

Watched this video twice and not sure why such a beautiful engine note would be wrecked by over editing music ..... anyways

[@toney88_]

I feel you bro😢

[@martyhowie75]

Yep

[@mitraramsaroop6275]

I love❤ rotery power and datsun cars 🚗 this car is real nice i also have 2 rx7 fb first generation rotery is very powerful and sound unique above the rest watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹 Tobago ❤

[@Auhbseluhte]

i love the lines and stance of this car. shit i want a diecast of it!! Damn

[@kyledebrouwer7708]

Awesome build! Attention to detail and true passion.

[@luthermahoney5867]

Wild! Love it !
Well done guys, nice to see that sound was not left out.

[@quitsevensix]

The Camaro grinning in back of the shop

[@sxrene_roses1491]

What an amazing build! Good job, Jannie 👌💯

[@malcolmmay5674]

Aaah Welkom where my love for cars started, now those guys know how to build cars love the car and engine combination ❤

[@wynandbreytenbach3945]

Definitely! I grew up in Welkom, my passion for cars and especially rotors started there. Jannie really knows what he is doing!

[@benji431976]

I think this car is absolutely amazing❤😎

[@DonEladio13]

Here in Puerto Rico we normally rotary swap the Datsuns. We also swap the Toyota Starlet, the Suzuki Samuray, the AE86. Mostly those models.

[@arthurasia9300]

Which channels can one follow?

[@samuelblennies9301]

What a nice build... Awesome..... That Rotary sounds sweeeet..... Atleast you kept it Japanese.... With motor, etc....

[@craigsolomon8292]

Man you got yourself another follower from south Africa, Cape Town.awesome build

[@darwonboyful]

Stunning build! Absolutely love it.

[@brianart3674]

Awesome. Nice to hear that rotary skree ming. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Mr2CPT]

Incredible build tastefully done.❤️❤️❤️

[@lodewykgroenewald5704]

Great episode and a very beautiful car

[@jenifernaidoo7231]

How to say Mazda is incredible without saying Mazda is incredible.....that 1200GX is gorgeous though.

[@erniearambula3525]

Looks great sounds amazing now I know what I want for Christmas 🎄

[@pierrejoubert7195]

You will definitely get someone interested in that car for Golf money

[@tjcben1]

So clean and tricked! Awesome build!

[@donaldmokgale3123]

Oh my gosh this is sooooooo sick!!!!!!!

[@The_Punisher83]

Damn clean build ❤

[@Lookbusybuddy]

Awesome looking machine

[@justindaniel5959]

Nice work 🙌👌

[@leemcunu]

An amazing build... saw a similar one on Adam Lz's channel last year

[@TRDKhanbrothers]

Awesome Datsun there man, lovely and neat

[@mathewsotieno1422]

Very clean.

[@L77yma]

Respect the madness!

[@TurnMaster]

Gorgeous car 👍

[@miketembo3949]

I love your car❤💯

[@paulhammal7231]

Cool car!!

[@andydarbo7450]

that is one cool car looks are perfect 👍

[@LarryLinton]

Beautiful thing 😍

[@mathewsotieno1422]

This car is beautiful. Built not bought.

[@jerrymamabolo5746]

Insane I love it

[@mariusjordaan3355]

Baie nice my maat 👍 Het n RX 2 coupe gehad. Op die ou end ook oor die R70 000 gespend.

[@jacoschlebusch9053]

😮 Awesome

[@bravofoxable]

Very good job! 👏🏻 Hy wikkel nogals hê Jannie?😜

[@sidbobby3233]

Beautiful car defo got a mk2 escort vibe about it 13b sound fucking sick... 😎🙏👊👍✌🇬🇧

[@MondliMakhoba-md3sq]

Since we don't get a dodge demon in South Africa can we get this car

[@joshcheck7532]

Very nice but i would have left the side vents (between door and rear wheel) in place.

[@cocobiskit]

Is that a comaro in the background 👀

[@stevethenurse]

Less gratuitous ads please.
Nice ride, though, thumbs up!

[@randyorton393]

should have flushed out the hind quarters where rear bumpers sit,it looks incomplete, otherwise it looks amazing

[@christoffbothma3905]

Welkom Tappits op die map pappa

[@user-uz8jd7ui9e]

Where is his workshop?

[@fusestation2839]

I rate your creation with GPA 4.00

[@VickyNienaber]

😭💯🙌

[@VickyNienaber]

JANNY I LOVE THE DATSUN CAN YOU SEND YOUR NUMBER TO ME PLEASE I AM A ROTORY FAN FROM PRETORIA

[@ClwnJuNkY]

They took away the crome bumpers !!!!

[@Hamilton_ZA]

How much will a car like this sell for?

[@Mimeniia]

Golf 7 GTI price, Jannie alludes to it.

[@SamLetsie-qq3si]

Hook me up with a jaguar s type tuner. In South Africa

[@Ventureout955]

Lyk my die kleur keuse was "mutual" nes my 120Y bakkie en jy is absoluut reg daar is min mense wat iets uniek kan bou met n beperkte budget,en altyd die regte koper wat n mens se sweet en uure sal raak sien en daarvoor betaal.

[@cedricjacobs4917]

This is nou bakgat

[@deanesau9106]

Lift the rear a bit.

[@gadgcool9162]

Please sell it to me

[@gerhardengelbrecht9679]

Not a monster port get the wording right please!!! Monster port is j-port and its not easy to do it.. jyst say its bridgeport!!!

[@fusemalaysia840]

beautiful cars...but size too short, really love the front face for this cars

[@bsleds4585]

Absolutly fucking beutiful job

[@tonycarbone6247]

Language mate theirs fucking kids watching this