Aust Ford driver reunited with his race car

[6pakdave]

Dick johnson is a near 70yr old racing legend here in OZ,similar to Bob Jane but a decade or so later. Here he is on a 1mile speed sprint in his 351C toploader 9" 79 Ford Falcon. That Cleveland sure sounds sweet.

enjoy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA_garPb6DM

[Fast67VelleN2O]

God I love those Cleveland motors. Not much of a following here in the US, but they are one of these greatest Ford engines ever in my opinion. Canted valves, huge ports, etc.. Doesn't take much to make a fast Cleveland.

[6pakdave]

I found this on BangShift. Its the same driver [as the above link]when he was a racer in 83,racing his Ford Falcon. Last year for the 351C in production cars for Australia.Running a 351C toploader 9" combo and prepped as a basic factory car,std suspension points,live axle etc.
The track is Bathurst, the holy grail of curcuit racing for us aussies.[Dont worry about the end of the clip, he raced the next day!]

The 351 Clevo is really singing and must have been on the rpm limit. Turn it up guys!...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNqdpVebMY