The aircraft was purchased because of its condition and being one of four surviving Mk.1’s with an RAF Firbeck history. When purchased it had not been flown for a number of years.
It was advertised last year at a very competitive price but despite that found no British buyer prepared to stump up the money.
It was purchased from its last Danish owner who had no plans for it.

In terms of flying – realistically you would
want to recover it and do an engine overhaul.That would give you no change out of 30K at commercial rates – an Auster Mk.1 in good order usually sells for 10-14K.