Yeah I wanted an original one so wasn't initially keen on the fact it's been lowered. The Clifford alarm is a pain in the arse too. But as I said before, the bodywork was so good I couldn't really ignore it as I can get those issues (as well as the gear knob and what have you) changed. If you turned it on its roof you could eat your dinner off the underside it's that clean. And once I've valeted the interior it'll be like new. No wear on the usual bolsters on the driver's seat, for example.
So the plan is to do some shows and see how it does as a "best daily driver". It won't win but it might get an occasional place.
And, yes, I will be keeping this one.