Hi Kenny, I can vouch for Henry, not that he needs vouching for and he only bites after a couple of pints of cider!
With regard to the storage space in the back, it would be my guess that if you took the carpet off, there could be a back board and if this is removed you will find your missing storage area, though I doubt it will be carpeted on your car as it is such an early one. I expect even Morgan didn't discover it for a while. Perhaps this will be your first upgrade then?