Just to bring this up to date.
I have not given up, yet.
Roycroft was a bit dismal, 6 entries, but sadly all did not arrive. Those who did got a a lot of laps!
I am told that there has been a "new" car purchased over the weekend, 107e, another 107e is available, prepped for paint for a very fair sum. An owner of a very early Mk 2 Jag has expressed interest, and of course there is a black and silver Standard available as a very cheap car to use right away
Possible events for the upcoming season include Chelsea hillclimb, HRSCC meeting at Taupo first weekend December, Ngawhini (Taranaki) and of course Roycroft 14/15 March