Mk1 auto

[Patch888]

Morning guys, I'm looking at my third mk1 at the moment and I've found a cracking car, it is however an auto. It's the earlier 1.6 116hp engine. I shall be going to see the car in a few days but was looking for some opinions on the auto (with overdrive) box. Does it ruin a great drivers car? Does it work surprisingly well? Thanks.

[Patch888]

OK thanks for the input and help, I'm in my 30's so I guess I could be considered old or young. I'll take it out for a test drive and go from there, cheers.