When my son first started playing he had one just like that but in yellow. Its long gone and now he has my 1979 hardtail strat and 1972 Martin D-28s. He is gigging in the Philly area and the bands name is Women.
I remember years back now, when i had the chance to pickup a Californian for a lot less than they go for used now... Its typical how you miss out on a deal due to low £££, and then when you do get the cash together, the prices go thru the roof!!!
Like for example i remember back in like 99 or so, me and my dad managed to score a mint original sound city 100 stack for £100 from a local guy. He offered me a 1970 strat in natural finish, not mint but still decent condition, for £500. I knew nothing about strats back then and passed on the deal