I'm now the proud owner of an Amazon!
Big thanks to Gerry, couldn't have wished for a nicer / more helpful person to buy a car from.
Made it all the way to Aberdeen with no problems (although I did have to drive at 30 along the motorway for a fair bit because of the snow).
Managed not to stall it at all until I pulled in to the street I was parking it on.
For some reason I just couldnt find 2nd when changing down. And I'm yet to attempt the tricky reverse gear again.
Will probably be posting lots of messages on the forum as I try to figure out how to work on an old car.
Cheers,
Dave