Went out in the car at 14:10 (13:10 your time). I hadn't got 6 kms when it started raining. I carried on into town and filled up.
Went from town (Pouance) to Segre along the dual carriageway, round the roundabout and back. Stopped halfway back to secure the boot cover. Car restarted with no problem. Got back to Pouance, turned round and went home.
Stopped outside garage, turned off and got out. Removed bonnet and started up again. On the button. Adjusted carbs and clutch pedal stop. Refitted pedal cover and bonnet got in and started. Can't get it into gear. Get out, remove bonnet and pedal cover, adjust pedal stop, refit cover and bonnet and drive it in.
It seems OK, running sweet. In fact, when the sun shines I'll risk a trip to Le Mans, have a coffee and come back. About 4 hours in all. So that'll be August some time.