Awesome!

I'm glad to see this one surface again! I had considered buying it myself, but decided that the BIN price was too rich for my blood at the time. Before I could change my mind, though, it had sold.

It's sad that the original eyepieces aren't with it. But I doubt that will detract from it's value, considering you know it's history pretty well.

I don't think I'd restore it. Unless there's some damage that's not visible somewhere, I'd just clean it up and enjoy using it!

I seem to recall that the original ad said that the drive motor didn't work? it might be possible to find an original replacement, or if not, a bolt-on new motor that won't require modification of the original scope, to get it fully functional again.

Thanks for posting!

-Tim.