Just to close this out - Did it! Absolutely magnificent and worth every penny/cent!
Flew in Crazy Horse 2 - so there is a market for this and Stallion 51 seem to be doing very well if they can afford to add a second airframe.
The condition of the airframe has to be seen to be believed. It was immaculate and is polished/cleaned after every flight; even the blue exhaust 'bloom' behind the stubs is polished out after every flight.
VERY professional and friendly operation. Highly recommended and all power to their elbow. Saving starts for installment #2 wie.
By the way, they would like to add a 2-seat Spitfire to their collection to meet needs of the Brit enquiries they get.