know where you mean Nightrider but never got the chance to visit Western Mass.
I workeed for a company that had its R&D and conferance facilities in Norwood ( on the Boston Providence turnpike) and on extended business trips spent many weekends driving around but I used to drive down to the Cape rather than west into the Berkshire,Catskill mountains.I just love the Cape area.
Small world eh?

Steve,I have a price range in mind of 5-6K for an 04/54 (at 6K it will have to be like new) and its purely based on where I think s/h car prices will be going this year. As you say most people will say thats a joke price for my car and if they can get the 6-8 K asking price good for them.
In some ways its best for all of us if my price prediction doesn't come true
but I think this recession/depression has only just started and part of me says keep your cash under the bed and make do with the old MGF for a Sunday afternoon car.But, thats a bit too negative and there's nowhere to put the dog in the MGF!