yeah i pretty much know where most of that is/was, did actually see any evidence of driving in farmers field at the bottom of beggars lane when it was open, but know which field the pictures was taken, though it is a fairly old picture
because they have to use all oem parts and equipment on it. money is not really a cost and as soon as something is worn, even just a little, the part will get replace
because volkswagon and bmw have lots of money to change their whole cars to build a vehicle capable. dont forget, they are only "based on" the road going versions and most likely the only thing they have in common is a modified bodyshell
cant do banjo but i can find a harmonica :D
do you need to pick it up from your place in ripley? if so it would probably be easiest for me to meet you there?? I'll pm you my number