Well, I took possession of this car at the end of March, and have put some 3000 miles on it since.
I have been in touch with the original owner thanks to this forum, and after some effort on my behalf, to refresh this car, I can appreciate this car even more than before.

What a gorgeous car, so light and fun to drive. Have been on some Lotus Club runs here thru the hills, and had no trouble keeping up with newer lotii.

And I can drive it to work every day if I choose.
Today had a max temp of six degrees, so maybe not today though.
To anyone contemplating buying a fifities or sixties racer, just do it. Has dropped years off my outlook on life