LORD!!! Don't get me started on this. I bought a Chesil last year, and it was the worst thing I could have done. I returned it after 6 weeks, having threatened Peter Bailey with legal action. It was a used car with 1800 miles on it, but Peter told a series of lies about it, and it just went a little too far when I found out the capacity of the engine wasn't what he said it was. I contacted the original engine builder with the serial number etc. My mechanic opened it up, and in his opinion, the engine had never been serviced since it was new. Peter's comment to this was that it was an oversight on their part. My experience is well documented on the Speedsters and Spyders group on facebook. Join the UK club, and the facebook forum will be invaluable for you.
I now have a Vintage Speedster, and I would go so far as to say it's the most photographed Speedster along with @Ryan (formerly) in NorCal's. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending a Vintage Speedster from the USA made in RHD. OR if you HAVE to buy a car from the UK, buy either a Speedster Clinic or Pilgrim car. But NOT a Chesil.
Happy for you to find me on facebook, and I'll send you details of how to join the UK club. It's £20, and it's invaluable. I'll attach a pic on here of my VS next to a Chesil. You can see not only the front end is incorrect on a Chesil, but the panel gaps are HUGE!
