Stuart, I siad HEAVY rain...
Yes, it does go out in rain but not so heavy that my leg gets wet!
It's purpose is to be a weekend family car so I really only use it to get cheap & convenient entry into steam, railway, classis car, etc shows. Although I do try to use it at least once every couple of weeks (shopping & school runs!) especially over winter to make sure the brakes etc don't stick.
After recently fitting 'new' engine, radiator, gearbox, propshaft & tyres it is a lot better than it was - no cooling system pressurisation, no vibration problems, better acceleration, etc. Just got to get the 'rebuilt' Stromberg carburettors working properly to make it a bit smoother to drive. Then there's the brakes - can they ever feel as good as a non-servo 2-seater Elan? But it's all good fun, if you can find/make the time...
Matthew