The story starts on the beautiful island of Kefalonia. (yes... Kefalonia) this summer. (This is true only if you discount my previous disappointment in selling the Robin Hood about 6 years ago).

It was hot in Kefalonia, Greece usually is in August, so we hired a jeep for a few days..... I should have known better.  Well... it all came flooding back, the joys and exhillaration of open top motoring.
I have to put the blame on something !
For once in my life I remained patient, but of course the holiday came to an end and yet when we got home to Blighty, it was still sunny and warm (a first ! )
"Hey wife... don't you think it's about time we replaced your car (a Seat Cordoba - ed.) for something a little more.... well .... sporty ?"

 (Now I don't know whether you're aware of the current prices of 2/3 year old MX5's or MGF's, but when I started looking the thought of parting with that sort of cash for something bog standard memories of the Robin Hood came flooding back.)

So that was that...... here we go again !!  -  bought a kit car magazine, the first for years towards the end of August 

Ford Pinto 2 Litre OHC engine, reconditioned by Cleasby's of Durham and fitted with Twin Weber DCOE 40's on Tiger manifold.  'Tiger' Rocker cover, New water pump, fuel pump etc etc.  Manual Electrical Cut off switch

All new discs, brakes and suspension parts.  15inch Fox 2 Alloy wheels with 205x50x15 low profile tyres.  Full Tiger harnesses, Tiger wing mirrors, tonneau cover, Greengauges instruments, "TiGeR" Registration