I would prefer it with original spec wheels but apart from that it's very desirable. It looks so small parked next to that colossal SUV!

I love it.

I keep thinking about substituting a classic for my recreational MX-5. But I don't think my daughter would be keen on the grandsprogs travelling in it, which would be part of the pleasure in owning something interesting with more seats.

Restored classics can be incredibly cheap compared with the restoration cost, but most of them would fold like a paper bag in a big accident. Driving one would be an acceptable risk for me (I did it for many years) but it would be an unnecessary risk to submit the children to.

Saw that yesterday, interesting to note the wheels have been on it since new. Expect they helped grip and roadholding.

Grip not really an issue if on decent quality tyres, what with the traction afforded by having the engine hanging out the back and having a maximum of 57bhp (from the factory) at the time. They were prone to instability in crosswinds though, because of the shape and not having much weight over the front.

Although I had one as a hire car for a week back in 1990 I've never owned one. Should really do so having owned a Dyane and Moggie Minor.

There was a Dyane next to me at a Tesco filling station in Inverness a couple of weeks ago. Used to be the case that I really didn't like them, not now though :-)