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Your Aussie Falcon is a different beast to the yank one I think? Not sure where the products diverted, like the Mopars the early stuff is US based but then local developments leading to crazy stuff like the Hemi 6 and the Valiant Chargers. The US Falcon is basically a Mustang in a saloon style package.
granted Plymouth Valiants are cheaper than Dodge Darts but any A body is getting good money now. And find one with no rot? There was a really early Valiant ('64 or so) went on eBay here only clocked about £1300 but it had like the 2.8 slant six. The earlier ones seem to be worth a lot less than the boxy ones.
The parts are cheap enough so long as you don't want anything NOS... I know where theres a very nice Plymouth Duster (Valiant coupe basically) up for £9K no offers. Nice car too. A mate of mine is selling a really neat street/strip Duster and he's after £5K but it wants some tidying.
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Last Edit: Aug 5, 2006 17:55:56 GMT by akku
1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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SkoCan
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Quando omni flunkus, mortati
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My opinion of the Cougar/XR7/Thunderbird has never been high, even when they were new. The rare occasions I see any of that generation on the road nowadays they're in much the same condition as the ones at the wrecking yard.
I mentioned the Malibu because it should be fairly easy to get, well, just about anything for it. You probably won't find one with a 350. At least not the stock motor. Those were special order for Police only. 350 is preferable though since the rumours/opinions seem to be correct concerning the 305. I have personal experience with both of them:<. You could however shove something else in there. There was a V6 available as well. Basically a 305/350 with two cylinders shaved off. The 79 and later body was also the last Chevy sedan with full perimeter frame. Felt quite solid.
The Valiant Signets and early, hell, any Dart really are becoming expensive when in good condition. I want one:D
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Last Edit: Aug 6, 2006 8:43:08 GMT by SkoCan
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mercmad
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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Your Aussie Falcon is a different beast to the yank one I think? Not sure where the products diverted, like the Mopars the early stuff is US based but then local developments leading to crazy stuff like the Hemi 6 and the Valiant Chargers. The US Falcon is basically a Mustang in a saloon style package. granted Plymouth Valiants are cheaper than Dodge Darts but any A body is getting good money now. And find one with no rot? There was a really early Valiant ('64 or so) went on eBay here only clocked about £1300 but it had like the 2.8 slant six. The earlier ones seem to be worth a lot less than the boxy ones. The parts are cheap enough so long as you don't want anything NOS... I know where theres a very nice Plymouth Duster (Valiant coupe basically) up for £9K no offers. Nice car too. A mate of mine is selling a really neat street/strip Duster and he's after £5K but it wants some tidying. The very earliest Valiants are the most valuable,especuially here with the RV1 and RV 2 Valiants always being worth big money even from new.The fact they had a 225 cu in slant six which is one seriously strong engine was one point.the brillaint handling with a smooth ride from the torsion bar front end was another...but the real clincher was the Out there styling. Aussie falcons from the beginning in 1960 were USA based cars ,but the EA of the 1980's was the first Aussie designed car which has no USA componentry whatso ever. Falcons are a good source of cheap right hand drive conversion parts for Mustangs( although thats not done much any more as LHD cars are more valuable) The Mustang is actually just a Falcon in a fancy party frock.
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Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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TBH, I haven't seen any Fox series Cougars or 80s T.Birds about over here for a while... Nice riding car though is what I remember (never drove one) and nice spec.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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