I decided against it. The thing I'd seen on ebay was quite a handsome beast, a Ridgeway with not one but two baskets! All for £137, and in Blackpool, not far from me.. I'd've gone up to 200 max for that. Here it is!
The recumbant is not an option. But as one might say, don't knock it 'till you've tried it . . . .I'd need a flag for that, too! More expense . . .