I think the 120Y 'joke' thing may be only an Australian thing. I guess it all started when the 110 and 510 were replaced with the 210 and 610.

The 120Y can't be killed though! There are lots of them around and wrecking yards have many very good examples, mostly due to minor frontal damage, thus
insurance write-offs.

If I couldn't get a 1200 I'd have a 120Y probably, Just looking at Will's beast at http://www.datsunworld.com makes me want one. And all sorts are available in
Australia:
2 Door Sedan,2 door coupe,4 door Sedan,5 door Wagon. Maybe it was a case of 120Y overdose back in the mid seventies.

Whatever it is, I agree you gotta love all Datsuns...Try hating Skodas or something if you have to hate something!

Chris.