1. Replace the thermostat in the cooling system. It will warm up a lot quicker. You should probably replace the antifreeze at the same time.
2. Thoroughly clean or replace the distributor cap. It will be mucky, damp, possibly cracked. After cleaning give it a good spray of WD40 inside and out.
3. You may be in need of new spark plug leads. Get a set from Magnecor or similar.
http://www.magnecor.co.uk/applications.htm4. Clean the top of the coil and spray with WD40.
5. offer up a small prayer each morning!
Seriously, if you look at these bits and the are in good shape, it should start. Failing that, get a can of Barrs EasiStart and spray into the air inlet on the air filter. If all else fails, that will usually get it going. It's not wonderful for the engine but if you gotta go - you gotta go!!
The add-on electronic points for the distributor are a good idea if you can get a kit to do it. I still have one for when I get an old Mini or a Sprite to play with (old man's dream) but I don't know where you would find one these days.
NN