Suitable donor car?

[SeriesLandy]

Looks ideal, should be a cvh from the year which is handy if you want to put a zetec in later

£500 I would guess is about right maybe a little high but I don't know the prices any more.

26k miles, more like 126k or 226k. Depends on the wear
I paid £300 for mine 5 years ago and was in fantastic nick for a 20 yr old car.

Hth, have you looked at the mk1 mx5 at all. More expensive but worth more in parts to sell on.