Fine man Roger.  @JohnD not the first person I've heard express a similar opinion. There is a spectrum spectrums, and every human being is on them. My Mum once pointed out that my spectral locations probably helped me cope with my childhood rather than hinder. 

As ever it's all the others you need to worry about .  Good luck with the hunt Nick. A distress purchase "opportunity' is rarely fun.

quite so      Roger

We just left Harry and many details have been agreed . Instead of running the exhaust under the chassis Harry is going to oval the 2 1/2” tube where it passes against the chassis and behind the tyre before returning to 2 1/2” . The rear section of roof will be held with butterfly nuts allowing quick fix/removal . The ECU will sit under the dash . The extinguisher system will not go FIA but just have one outlet in the engine bay and one in front of each occupant . some of the Racetech capillary dials will be swapped for Racetech electronic to ease congestion . The horns will be mounted to each rad supports . The door gaps with the glass fibre are not great but can be dealt with later . Dud to regs there will be two high level extra side lights and one central high intensity brake light . Handbrake lines now finished . still loads to do though . Nice Elan Sprint there .  

Bugger indeed.    sad to say just px my A5 sportsback Quattro that you could have had at px price.  No seriously a car I would have kept but wouldn’t sell to a friend as I’m sure issues were on the cards. 144k one careful owner and me.  

More admiration for those who have turned it down . 

Nothing like a distraction !!

Apparently it’ll all be ok now they’ve knighted Beckham and Victoria spice girl is lady Victoria 

Not referring to football sadly Hamish . Refering to the ever growing tension across the UK . 

MT90 is what i use in the gearbox based on recommendations from here. I paid £40 for 2 quarts (1.9l) 2 years ago.  Though it pricey at the time, but cheaper than having to deal with the gearbox and was at a point where I was willing to throw money at the problem for some peace of mind .  The price you state isn't much more, but I agree that it stings and will be watching for cheaper alternatives!