well thanks for all your comments. very much appreciated. it is a car that I have always dreamed of owning and I know I would love it. I have already made up my mind that I am going to buy it, just thought i'd ask if there was anything inparticular that I should know about.

I intend to use the car often but not as a everyday-to work car. I will take very good care of it, and look after her (probably better than my missus) and drive her like ford intended it to be driven.

cheers guys