Thanks for the info, I must sort out joining.
The only history of the car that I know of, is that it was bought for a house on Hascombe Vineyard Estate (probably when new). The owner used it in the surrounding area, including Dunsfold, before moving to Cranleigh about 4 years ago, which is when it appeared in the back yard at my workplace, and remained unmoved until now. I have just taken it on, and the mower shop next door to us believe that the original owner is a customer of theirs - they are going to try and contact them for me.
In the meantime, I have 28 pics (38mb) of the car before I stripped it (the chassis should be back with me after sandblasting on Thursday), and so if anyone would like them emailed (or any particlur part of the car), please let me have your email address.
3/9/09
My birthday tomorrow!!. Celebrating by taking the day off and working on the Harding, (very apt as wifes' maiden name is Harding!). Now the chassis is sprayed black, controller cleaned and sorted, in the middle of smoothing and painting the bodywork (dark blue mudguards & rear cover), forks rebuilt with new bearings. New floor being cut for the weekend.. Things coming together now!!!
10/10/09
The new seat I made to replace the rotted original has gone to the upholsterers (J Mussell, Godalming). Will post another picture when it is back. Nearly finished then!!