Learned to drive in one, and owned two when I was in the UK. I'd love another, but they cost so much over here compared to what I could have got one for there it holds me back.
This was my favorite - not very stock. 1380cc (over bored 1275, with hi-lift cam and rockers, Janspeed LCB exhaust, 1275GT disc brakes, negative camber front and rear, Hi-Lo's, adjustable shocks, 13" wheels, fully caged, one-piece fiberglass front, and Group 5 arches.
Small car, HUGE fun.
It was a blast to drive, more like a go-kart than a car, noisy. The number of modifications that can be done are endless. Very simple to work on and maintain.
Pretty sure you wouldn't regret it. But if you do, there are plenty of people who would be willing to take it off your hands.