Fantastic story; big props to you for having the balls to dive in and follow up a potentially good car, and also having the persistence and sheer bloody-mindedness to track down the history to turn a potentially good car into a great car..
'You actually went and spent fifteen grand on a 20 year old vauxhall didn't you.'
You beauty! A bucket-load of man-points for this...hope she's a good one (the car that is...that the wife didn't immediately divorce you suggests she's alright).
Great story and some superb sleuthing. Cheap car IMO. Enjoy it and keep it in rude health. I remember the first time I drove one I was gob smacked and the performance on offer. Brilliant car!
I have always wanted one of these but I'm not sure I could handle the emotional roller coaster the potential bills could cause me! I wish you luck, keep us updated
Great read, and top marks for your endeavor in getting the history, hope the car gives you many years of enjoyment, and I personally think you've got yourself a bargain, for about the price of a new fiesta st you have got a great motoring icon. Best of luck.
