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Originally Posted by jonners
The interesting thing about the FVA/FVC is that i always understood all those engines belonged to Ford at all times and you had to lease them - which explains why there are virtually none around. These days - with deep pockets - you can get hold of so much more than you could in period!! 
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Not sure about the early days but you could certainly buy FVCs in 1976 as I had one in an Escort, as did many Special Saloon boys. Seems unlikely that Ford would have leased rather than sold the units. Certainly agree with the last part of your paragraph.