Thanks all for very prompt and helpful replies. My wife and I have engaged with a trip advisor from Lonely Planet to sort out the details which are hoped to take us all the way to the SW of France pursuing our interests which include steam and other trains.
The car is partially dismantled at present for repairs to the speedo (huge swings by the needle above about 45mph) excessively lethargic wiper motor and leak from petrol tank (suspected breather pipe).
Anyone know of a good petrol tank repairer?
Nigel