You could have a great scenic A-road drive from Southport to Berkshire - e.g. via Wrexham, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, MALVERN, Cirencester. And many other possiblities besides including into the Welsh Marches.

If you do decide to visit the factory, you can make a reservation.

Hope for good weather! I had a wonderful trip collecting my 4/4 from Exeter and driving it back to North Yorkshire, mostly on A and B roads, more than 300 miles over 2 days with an overnight stay with friends in the Midlands.

Nigel