Hi Peter, Constant
Yes, it does sound great, and yes, I will miss it, but it's spending too much time parked in the garage - someone else will get better use out of it over the next few years than me.
Don't worry, I'll still be in the club, plus I've already committed to organising the Sprint in November. Who knows, the right Greyhound may come up for sale!
Yes, the hurst shifter was retro-fitted by the last owner, the original is in a box in my garage.