I would add that in order for owning and operating a Series Rover (from a practical and financial perspective) you need to at least have average wrench turning abilities and like doing it. It will take time, parts, money, and beer (and an understanding significant other) to get it to be reliable.
On the plus side every time I drive it my smile is ear to ear. It is just a kick in the pants. One word of warning: I am 6'3" and simply too tall for my truck. If I sit up straight I am looking at the top of the windshield instead of out of the windshield. I didn't notice that when I bought the truck (though it wouldn't have stopped me).
--David
1959 TR3
1970 Series IIa 88" ("Homer")
My hovercraft is full of eels.