Thanks, guys. The responses are much appreciated.
Carlisle this year was the catalyst that brought me back to this site after a 3yr hiatus (you last visited on April 10th, 2007!!!) LOL.... It was just around that time that my attention was diverted to a Lotus Elise. Beautiful and capable car, but the novelty has worn off and it's time to refocus. As I said in my OP, it wasn't until I was driving home that I mentioned to my dad (who went to the event with me this year) that I couldn't get that car out of my mind.... I've always been a fan of the FIA cars and won't consider any other replica manufacturer besides the ERA examples for obvious reasons. Doing up my own build at the moment is out of the question b/c of balancing my family life (two girls below the ages of 5yrs), so becoming the steward of a nicely built up car is the strategy at the moment.
Anyone want a Lotus Elise?? LOL..
Thanks again. Hopefully we can track this FIA owner down..
- Allen.