Hi thanks once again, i did try a small local dealer near me he said he could't, it was a lot of hassle and you need the full registration.
He just went on about, his LOTUS sunbeam 2.2 which he had out side.
I met up with the co partner from the old garage, he said he would try to help he remembers the ordeal, he dug out the only picture
he could find, my car is at the back of his blue vauxhall victor, sadly the number plate was on the back, no photos of the back but you can just about see my car, i'm going to see if i can get it digitally enhanced tomorrow.
i did pay the bank for a statement which should give me the name of the previous owner as i paid for the car and for transportation,
it takes up to 10 working days, the bank only allow his name and the amount, sad as i paid and i've been with them for over 20 yrs.
I am going to try the large dealership tomorrow hopefully they will allow a check and i get a result
The my statement arrive, i may post his name hopefully some one will recognise it as he also owned an escort van.
So again thanks so much for the advice, i will update you tomorrow.
Regards J