They didn't have a Cricket but they had a '79 Challenger. It used to run at Gainesville in the '80s and early '90s. It met it's end about 7-8 years ago street racing in the Ocala National Forrest area.
How about a 440 in a '81-'92 Camaro. Plenty around to pick and with a good supply new and used parts. Besides, it would be throwing it back in the faces of Chevy lovers, just your style.
