It was Colin T of the Lothians club who bought those VTVMs... can't remember what the third item he got was. One ex ministry VTVM, one Taylor and something else. He saved you having to cart them back to your car
The R8500 was interesting to look at. I've got an old R9000 which covers that range, so it wasn't something I'd have a use for.
I like that little rally, it usually makes a stop-off when I'm on my way for a weekend in Jed and there are usually bargains to be had. £2 for a UHF line-stretcher was good and it's something I actually use!
David