Really quite taken aback by the welcome you guys out there have given me. It's great to know that there's real love for these old girls out there and I'm not suffering from some sad and lonely disease. The chassis is 2285380 with matching engine, although the head is a later '84 and probably gives better cooling.
I bought the car in 1999 and it had a "full open cheque book restoration" in the mid 90's, but that's where it starts, not finishes. The previous owner had more cash than time; enthusiasm but no passion or attention to detail, so the reality is than I never really stop, and no matter how good it is, it could always be better, especially when you factor in wear and tear from useage. But thats all part of the fun!!!
Important mods for regular driving have included, uprated headlights to avoid "day only use", kenlowe electric fan for better cooling, 16" alloys for better tyre choice and grip, Walloth & Nesch strut brace for front end stiffness and better turn in, all stainless exhaust system including manifold for better breathing and because I like it, drilled discs (rotors) because they look good, braided brake hoses because they feel good, Becker radio/cd/ipod because period sound sucks, front air dam because its cool, and I finally got my 5 speed overdrive Getrag in because I'm sick of forgetting that it only had 4 gears, and even after all this time I would still declutch and try to engage a non existent gear. Oh, and Ray Ban Wayfarers, because deep down, and I know it's sad, I'm just an old tart and love to pose. At this point, I don't think I should mention the perforated leather driving gloves...DOH