I don't care, never had a credit card never want one. Only loan I have taken out was my mortgage (and paid that off early).
I saw a neighbours marriage fall apart due to massive debt built up by one partner by over use of the card.
Dangerous things.

He is a recent club member

Makes no difference pre or post suffix Dave. DVLA require proof of the car having the reg by virtue of old MoTs ,old tax disc ,buff log book, ideally period pics of car with plate attached and any other items that may help to prove the car owns the plate. I had a couple refused for "lack of pre 1985...

Best to go to a paint supplier and get it colour matched to suit existing paint shade.Try a google search for "cellulose paint " in your local area

Full respray or patching

Keith wrote "Sounds like a plan, Mike, but how many miles does UYH do in a week (lockdown excepted of course)." Not many miles I must admit during times of idleness and during the Covid regs it is started on a regular basis driven down the lane to keep oil circulating and for me to have a play with ...

I bought a new 038 so called "budget" battery for UYH from an EBay supplier Jan 2017 £45 next day delivery 3 year warranty,absolutely no problems with it and still performing well. £140 for a battery not good value imo.
Also bought battery for wifes diesel Fusion 18 months on still good.

Do a Google search for "classic mini locking petrol cap" you will be spoilt for choice

I thought you had the later Mk1 air filter to cure icing problems.Most important the tube is positioned over the exhaust manifold (winter position).