Many thanks for your reply and your thoughts.

In the end I got cold feet and didn't buy it.

Thanks to everyone who replied.

Good point! Thank you.

David, Yes, you are reading correctly. The body is pretty good. The seller is a reputable garage specialising in classic cars. But as you say I would be paying someone else to maintain it, and it could be a drain on my finances. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate your insigh...

Thank you very much indeed.

I believe it was driven between London at Scotland regularly over a long period. It may not have been used for a while.

I'm completely un-mechanical so this is all very good to know.

Kind regards,

Edward

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