[Aussie Mike]

Hi Glenn,

The Cleveland was only put into production cars in the US for 3 years 71'-73' so it's not surprising there aren't many around over there. We have heaps of them down here since they were used in production vehicles up untill 84'. I'm surprised people from the US aren't buying container loads of them and shipping them home. You can pick up a good 2V runner out of the paper or from a swap meet for about A$600 (US$300). 4V motors are available for a bit more.

The Ford Cleveland is a bit of an Aussie Icon as the 4V motor was supplied in the all conquering GTHO Phase 2 & 3 Falcons. Touring car (sedan) racing is very popular down here and there has been an ongoing battle for 40 years or more between Holden (GM) and Ford. These touring car battles have pretty much polarised the country in their following of the two manufacturers. The racing has now turned into a 2 car formula between the Ford Falcon and the Holden Commadore. I prefered it when it was an all makes formula with more variety of machinery..Oh Well.


Cheers