Hi Bonnar_Bloke and Converse,
I remember reading somewhere that in the U.S (and Canada as well presumably) Ford was known for the best build quality during the 70s and 80s out of the big three.
As their slogan went : At Ford, Quality is Job No.1!! grin


Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!