Great thread.
That 316 would have done me for an everyday road car. Loads of life left in it!
I will pay a visit when you have the shell back Lawrie. You can tell me about the shell you couldn't use...

Graham (G4FUJ)

Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop
'90 LR 90 SW