Many thanks David,
I have made some minor changes (added model year) and added contact number.
I could very easily be persuaded to change my mind, but having now been persuaded to go down the hybrid route I need space - not to mention a means of paying for a new car!! I have gone for the MG HS hybrid which claims 255hp so not far short of the 260. I have to say on the test drive when I put my foot down you effortlessly get pressed into the back of the seat, but somehow it is just not the same without the V8 sound track! I am sure that I will miss it as like yours 431 was used regularly and is part of the family
Mike