Happy birthday Devon and Cornwall sounds best, this flying lark is much over rated! I bought mine from Taypic also known on fb as restore n more ne.
Best time to buy is just before christmas. I watched a few on e bay knowing they wouldn't sell, then messaged the buyers one of which accepted my offer. I got a cracking discount which enabled me to buy. I only knew this when I tried to sell my own classic car. If you try and buy in the spring or summer you wont get anywhere near as much of a bargain.
Yeah. We realised we won't get a great deal but we only decided last minute to buy one for our honeymoon rather than go to America. Thanks for the advise though !!
If you can't see one you like don't just buy anything. I'd save my pennies and rent on for the honeymoon if wasn't entirely sure about a new bus. Good luck!