They are still out there!

[Derek Simmons]

Of course if the chassis is ok, you could always one of the almost unbelievably perfect bodies that cropped up on ebay from time to time, listed by one of those fine gentlemen who strip a well sorted ruby for the chassis and V5

If anyone is thinking of restoring it, it may be worth contacting Arthur AKA merlinart. If memory serves, he felt his would be suitable fo a restorer with a poor shell... Though I dont remember if his was a mk1 or mk2?

Yes, within the next couple of weeks, I'll drag the Ruby out, take some very detailed photos and post them as it might be helpful to know when is a shell practically beyond economic repair. Mine is a 1938 body so presumably a mk2? To be honest I don't know the difference between a mk1 and mk2, so willing to learn.

Arthur

Yes Arthur,  You presumed correctly. The body is Mk2.