Mmm well I think it went to a deserving member.  I was lucky enough to snag it at $600 after the original bidder was kind enough to retract their bid. 

Apparently the machine has sat idle in the seller's shed for 7 or 8 years.  Worth a gamble at the BIN price though and for once not too far away from me compared to the distances I normally travel to pick a machine up.

Well done Blair ! It certainly is going to a good home. I look forward to the resto thread and if you need anything, let us know !