[meangreeny]

Well written Wilf Old Chap. Here is the way I understand Ford power in the British AC beauty. Corrections in my data are welcome.

260 Ford was first
289 Ford was second
427 Ford was last

The rest of us choose later model year Ford Small blocks to stay in line with the Ford/AC relationship, particularely 351windsor, some with 351cleveland motors and the lucky few with 427 big block motors.

Personally, I would never allow my AC to wear a dress, unless of course it was one of the original British ones.

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