Ok, took me long enough but here is my schpiel. I was 10 years old (1966) and at the British Car Show in vancouver (my home town). I saw a seven then and wanted one ever since. Almost bought one many times in younger years but it wasn't until 2 years ago the opportunity REALLY presented itself. I am in Pennsylvania now, where I found my car, a 1997 40th Anniversary edition in red metalic. I have enjoyed it as much as I can and drive it when I feelthe urge, raining or not. Hell, it's a car, deserves to be driven. maintenace has been minimal and other than when I dropped a bag of lawn clippings on the fender, cracking it, I have had no problems, (I know, a real Einstein!) Luckily a fender is not too terrible expensive, even factory painted - $450.00 - this coming year will see some upgrades, ignition, battery, tires, rev limiter. I am a Store Team Leader at a National Natural Foods Market in PA, I have been in the retail business for about 20 years and really enjoy the company I work for and what it stands for. It has allowed me to fulfill this part of my dream in owning the only car I have ever really wanted. Just wish the wife didn't think it was "ugly" - LOL.