Even with a temporary mechanical problem on the E-type, my drive still went ahead albeit a little later than scheduled but hey, this is a vintage machine; things need to be put right occasionally! The plus was that to clear the delay, U-drive pulled out all the stops and brought out the older S1 E-type so that 2 could run simultaneously to clear the backlog. I got the older bird and I am so happy that I did. What a machine. The instructor was excellent, putting me at my ease, clearly showing me the gears and stuff, then building my confidence over the first lap to push the car that bit more and get the maximum that I could out of her with my abilities. What an experience! She flew, felt lovely and I got out at the end grinning like a Cheshire Cat! I thought that it was going to be good but not that good! All down to a great instructor helping maximise the enjoyment of my driving experience. Thanks!