Would have been 2009,England had just had its worst snow for years and me and a friend flew down to Southampton iirc and bought a mk1 Orion then over to Hastings I think to collect 18" mos for my saph cos.
My pal was interested in your car so we stopped in on the way up the road.
That was an epic road trip that day.he still has never bought a 16i,came close by buying a mk3 non sunroof ghia 3 door but I ended up buying it when he lost interest.
I'll keep it in mind if I think of selling.
Going out tonight to strip the suspension to check the bushes and steering rack,did a couple of jobs last night,fitted a new bonnet stay clip and rubber,also fitted the correct bonnet catch bolts.got a few bolts to change but it's very original,even has the original stereo,small ford emblem mudflaps,interior.last owner went to great lengths to ensure it had all the correct parts for its model code.