Thanks everyone for their input and honesty. Each poster here gave me something to think about which is great.

I have bought the van and cruised grinning ear to ear all the way to Pingrup (380km) without a worry in the world! The previous owner was not so happy he was nearly in tears as I drove off - I did feel for the guy. I was amazed at how well the van drove and handled - it will be an awesome cruiser!

I'll get some decent pics of it once this weather takes up and also get it up on the hoist for a proper look underneath.

I'm aware I probably did pay a slight premium for the van but I think it will be a solid investment as time goes on so I'm happy. I plan to drive it and enjoy for a few years before she goes "back in black"! Out of interest what were the decal colours that went with tuxedo black?