Thanks for the reply, I float along in an auto Merc all week so want a manual for the weekend, the Crossfire is to replace the Mitsubishi GTO i've just sold after 12 years of ownership, i'm basically looking for another weekend toy.

There are a few on autotrader as you say, 33 manuals to be exact (i've been on there every day) but 80% seem to be black which is the one colour I dont want, and there are only 3-4 convertibles on there.

Incredibly I was on to one private seller a couple of days ago and was prepared to fly over and then take a train across country to his doorstep with the money in my back pocket, all I asked was that he first drove about 15 miles to meet a mate of mine who lives 30 miles away from him and although very busy my mate had offered to meet the seller half way and give it a quick once over for me to make sure I wasnt going to waste a day and about £250 travelling, but the guy refused so I left it at that!!