UPDATE: Been to see the silver coupe today. It was lovely except for the dreaded rust on the rear, just inside the boot and a few dull patches on the paintwork. The rest of the car was great. Interior was perfect with no marks and everything worked as it should. Has any of you guys been recently through the same experience and what sort of costs were involved in rectifying the rust??

I had another call from the owner of the black soft top. He (today) had a full major service on it and a month or so ago had the gearbox serviced. He has all paperwork to prove the work along with receipts etc of the polish etc etc. Like I mentioned previously, the lack of other service history is holding me back.

Thanks for looking and any help will be much appricated.