This streetable 351 GT Ford Falcon hotrod does a kick ass 11 secs!
Article by Rawle Francis
Photography by provided by Marcel Carrington
Owner Marcel Carrington
Team SuperTune Racing

Marcel Carrington
Master Mechanic, Boat Builder, Hot Rodder, Racer, Enthusiast.
Managing Director, Supertune Auto Mechanical Services and Team Supertune Racing.

In less than 13 years with 100% support from his wife Jenny, Marcel has become an icon on the local auto and marine race arena. With a desire and love for perfection stemming from the bottom of his heart, he has been able to build two monster performance vehicles for himself. Saving the best for last…….. Marcel's daily transport definitely leaves a streak of envy in the eyes of many daily commuters. Imagine yourself cruising to work every day rain or shine, in a sleek but sheek 1987, Supercharged Intercooled, 1600cc, Twincam, Toyota Levin Coupe fitted with a Pace-Setter Extractor, 21/2 inch Saber Exhaust System, Overdrive Supercharger Pulley, Apex Springs, Koni Shocks and low profile BF Goodrich 15' tyres pumping out 200 horses at 13psi of Boost. Not bad you say, well you ain't seen nothin yet.

The past several years however have been dedicated to the customization of Marcel's pride and joy.
Now famous on the local drag scene THE FALCON. This Australian 1969 High Performance 351 GT Ford Falcon has certainly flown to new heights. Built solely by Marcel, his streetable Showcar and Hotrod swooped down on its prey both in Trinidad and Barbados to dominate and eat-up any unsuspecting competition in the 1998 Drag Circuit. Truly amazed were our neighbours in Barbados. This Impeccable Mean Machine came and went in the blink of an eye. To prove a point some would say. Marcel sure proved something "a shoe-maker can wear good shoes". 1st place in the 11 second Bracket 1998.

Falcon Specs.
Engine:
Ford 351 Cleveland V8.
4V Boss Head.
Crower Rods.
.030" TRW Pistons.
12-1 Compression Ratio.
Pete Johnson Gear Set.
Crower Roller Cam 8000rpm.
Hooker Headers.
Offenhauser Tunnel Ram Intake.
2x750 cfm Holley Carbs.
Accel Electronic Ignition.
C6 J.W. Performance Tranny.
4000rpm Stall Converter.
250hp Nitrous Works System.

Suspension:
Ford 9' Rear End.
4.1 Posi Gears.
Lakewood Traction Bars.
90/10 Front Shocks.
Goodyear 28x121/2 Slicks.

Body:
Fiber Glass Bonnet,
Front Fenders,
Back Doors,
Trunk and Bumpers.

TEAM Supertune Success.

1998
Marcel Carrington- The FALCON- 1st place 11seconds.
Gordon Rooks- Tweety 1 Laurel V8- 1st place 12seconds.
Gary Smith- Galant V8- 3rd place 14seconds.
David DeGannes- Mirage 1.6cc 2nd place 16seconds.

1999
Gordon Rooks- Tweety 2 Laurel V8- 1st place 9 seconds.
Gary Smith- Galant V8- 1st place 14seconds.
David De Gannes- Mirage 1.6cc- 1st place 16 second.
Sonia Carrington- Mazda 323 Turbo- 1st place 17seconds.