seashells

Hello All, I have just signed up to the forum as I am hoping to enter into the world of owning a classic car in the near future. I have been on the search for a Spitfire for some time but as yet the right car eludes me. I have got quite despondent at times and feeling a little flat at the moment as I have been messed around quite bit thus far, although I am determined so my search continues. Last night I drove a total of 6 hours to view a car, I was happy with it and was going to proceed with the sale. Unfortunately the owner wouldn't accept cash and the bank refused to transfer the money as he was a new recipient and not authorised by my bank.. thwarted I drove home again! So if any of you lovely people are thinking about selling or know of anyone then this is what I am after. Triumph spitfire, any age. I love the Spitfire 4 MK1 but sadly I can't afford one. I would like something that is ready for the road to use this summer before putting her in storage through the winter and doing any further maintenance. Preferably 1500 I absolutely love the royal blue and have seen one being sold on this website and eBay.. again its out of my budget at the moment. I have 4k to spend and all the darker blue seem to be 5.7 upwards. Definitely prefer the darker colours.. I don't mind if it needs a little work and accept it wouldn't be mint at that kind of price but Im not looking to do a complete restoration. Apart from the obvious rust issues of sills, floor pans etc is there anything else I should pay particular attention to when viewing ? Thanks in advance Shelley x