I have a silver 1.6 DGT MK1 as well.
I saw the Tipo you bought on e bay when it only had 500 ,miles and I was going to buy it if I sold a house but unfortunately the sale fell though so I couldn't buy the car,but I did wonder if it had gone to a good home.Even though these cars are galvanised I would give it a good rust proofing if you are going to put it into regular use,even galvanised steel doesn't last forever.