Ahh, bit emotional all of this.....

Anyway here is a link to 1200's sold in the US of A.

http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=1200s_For_Sale

It's a pretty massive list and there always some in the classifieds so I reckon you're not looking hard enough. And when you ask should I maybe call local wreckers? Well how much do you want the car? Enough to pick up the phone or to go for a drive and a look around?

Calling your wreckers would be a good start and a really good idea mate.

If your father was into the 1200 wouldn't he be the first person to ask about trying to find one? Surely he must have some old connections.