Krakugh....
Hi FF,
If this wierd device really blows your frock up then go for it. Grrreeeaaat on the airshow circuit!
Now I don't imagine a queue of people for such an obscure machine. Call me mercenary (Baaaaaah!) but you need to consider the next owner and the difficulty that you in turn might experience in shifting it on when you lose your sense of humour altogether on the operating costs.
My advice? Go see him with £15k in folding and be prepared to walk away without a tear in your eye if he says no.
I bet if he says no now, that phone will ring before much longer.
You'll enjoy it much more if you've got £15k 'change' to shovel into the pot.
Bring it over to Old Warden - love to see it close up.
HP