| There are many great cars out there and many | | | | were a large variety of bodies available, there was |
| collectors editions of each model. So whats so special | | | | also a large range in quality level. Some of the bodies |
| about the Ford 1172cc side valve sports car? | | | | were very well made, some were bargain basement |
| A long time ago and not to terribly far away, when | | | | style, and then there were levels everywhere in |
| space travel was only enjoyed in the fantastic space | | | | between. Once the body was bolted on, then the |
| adventures you could watch on your new black and | | | | engine could be addressed. There were a number of |
| white TV, rusty old Ford Pops were a dime a dozen. | | | | modifications that could be done to the engine. Many |
| There were no teams of bright eyed adoration filled | | | | of these remakes sported SU carbs fancy inlet and |
| car buffs just waiting for a chance to touch one. | | | | exhaust manifolds, light weight flywheels, even |
| These little vehicles were no more than creaky, | | | | independent suspension. The interior might have been |
| rickety old hulks that would possibly serve better as | | | | dressed up with some racy looking bucket seats |
| a planter rather than anything that was expected to | | | | along with remote gear changes. Some sported drilled |
| turn four wheels. | | | | steering wheels, sports tuned exhausts and extra |
| The saving grace for these common little sports cars | | | | gauges. Those that had a bit more money to put |
| was the young men that having just gotten their | | | | towards the little cars added superchargers or a |
| drivers license, were in need of a 'sports car' to | | | | Willmet OHV conversion. Many of these super |
| impress their young ladies. It just wouldn't do, taking | | | | conversions even headed to the race track, which |
| your favourite girl out in your parent's big sedan. So, | | | | only made the draw of these little sports cars |
| the way into a 'sports car' was through one of the | | | | stronger as time went on. |
| old Ford Pops. They could purchase one of these old | | | | In the current day, these cars have built their own |
| beat up machines for not much and still have them | | | | fan clubs. They have made their way into the hearts |
| be mechanically sound. They would remove and toss | | | | of a multitude of car enthusiasts and they are |
| away the battered remains of the body and bolt on | | | | proudly displayed at car shows everywhere. These |
| a whole new fiberglass body, of which there were a | | | | little vehicles aren't going away any time soon. They |
| whole load of styles to choose from. Instantly, they | | | | have earned their place among the ranks of coveted |
| would have a cool little sports car to take their lady | | | | classics and they are there to stay. |
| of choice out for a spin in. Of course, just as there | | | | |