So after a few months out of circulation I can finally get to provide an update.

The car is now road legal after a painless but expensive IVA test.

I had the car booked in for its test on the 17th February. So I loaded the car on its trailer and set of nice and early for the test station (Leighton Buzzard). All was going well until the A421, jack knifed lorry.. so sat for an age, missed my slot (08:00) by a mile. Just enough time to pay a further £450 for the next test. I was far far from happy.

However, the next test day (10th March) was a perfect run down to be there very early! I was taking no chances.

The actual test was really interesting and went very quickly. We were all done by 10:30 to be informed that if I filed off the edge of the upper ball joint lock nut I could have a pass certificate! So less than 10 minutes later I was sitting in my car with said certificate. I could not have been happier. All that stress from the previous day fell away!

At this point I need to say a big Thank You to Steve O'Mara. He sent me a detailed email regarding registration and on taking his advice the car sailed through the hands of DVLA. So, 1st of May 2015 all taxed and insured with an age related plate.

Its been a journey to say the least. Very few lows and a huge amount of pleasure. The kit is very good, it builds well and with few difficulties. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anybody thinking of having a go.

All I have to do is now move house (26th June) and then the fun can start.

Pictures to follow.