My first 1200 had the ivory color racks too. I think both your current machine Gary and mine were late models, though John told me that my later one (the first one) didn't have the heavy duty door springs this one has, as well the upper rack didn't have the wheels in the back that roll on the tub roof, which stabilize the rolling of the rack. I'm half tempted to knock on my old door and ask the owners if they'd like my Tall Tub free of charge in trade for the 1200 (if it's still there).
As for the cup rack, this machine came with it, I took it out right away, which I did in my last 1200 too. For me it just gets in the way. My 2200 didn't have one, nor did Mom's 900s, and I preferred mine that way.
I'm with Bob on the limited use of the upper rack's left side. I usually managed to fill it, and I did yesterday, but just as Bob said, you have to improvize sometimes and put stuff there that you ordinarily wouldn't. Out of curiosity Bob, what happened to your machine? Does your Mom still have hers?
Oh yeah - Darren, if for some reason you accidentally close the detergent cup lid, just start a cycle and cancel it immediately, the timer will rapid advance all the way around and release the cup.
Gordon