As the OP of this thread I’d thought I’d better offer a follow up? I decided not to pursue the white 16V in question; a bit too much of a project for me at this point in time especially while I am still sorting out the restoration my CX. That said, a 16V is still on my bucket list so I’ll be keeping an eye out for ‘the right one, at the right price, at the right time’ .
Cheers