[Mike48]

I have no intention of walking away. The way my contract with him works, given enough time, I will get all of my money back and he will still owe me a car. Seems like a good idea with the exception that it will take years to recoup my total investment and all of my money is tied up so I can't buy another Cobra/AC. I'm a high school teacher ("at risk" kids) and had to take out a 2nd on my home to pay for the car. I'm still paying off the loan and the only thing I've been able to buy that interests me is a '71 TR6 for $2,500. The price should give you an idea of it's condition, but it's all I can afford. I have some mechanical skills so I hope to have it running and reliable for summer use. As far as calling John, I have called him and pushed him from year one; he does not often answer the phone and rarely returns my calls. When I do get him he become indignant, like all of this is my fault and I should just leave him alone.