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Video: Ford V8s Conquer the 1934 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Posted on July 11, 2024 by MCG

Watch three stock ’34 Ford roadsters charge 14,000 feet up the grueling Pikes Peak course, setting performance records that would stand for years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1934 Ford, Ford, Ford Flathead V8, Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Five Quirky Features of the Ford Flathead V8

Posted on January 10, 2023 by MCG

The Ford flathead V8 is one of the most familiar engines of the automotive world, but there are a few lesser-known features that are worth a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Flathead V8, Ford Motor Co.

Video: Building the Ultimate Ford Flathead V8

Posted on July 21, 2022 by MCG

This engine program combined the classic architecture of the Ford Flathead V8 with the latest parts and technology the performance industry has to offer. Let’s check out the results.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ford Flathead V8, Kieth Dorton

1953 Ford: The End of the Flathead V8 Era

Posted on July 6, 2022 by MCG

After 21 years, the flathead V8 era came to an end for the Dearbon automaker in 1953. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Flathead V8, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Ford V8 Times Two: The Merry-Neville Twin-Engine Semi-Tractor

Posted on December 5, 2018 by MCG

If one is good, two must be better. Here’s the 1940 Merry-Neville Twin-Engine semi-tractor, an upfitted Ford Cabover powered by a pair of Ford V8 engines.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Flathead V8, Merry-Neville

Video: Introducing the 1935 Ford V-8

Posted on May 1, 2018 by MCG

This short Ford film charts the changes in America’s favorite V8 automobiles for 1935.  The footage Includes some priceless scenes, have a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1935 Ford, Edsel Ford, Ford, Ford Flathead V8, Henry Ford

Time Lapse Rebuild: The Classic Ford Flathead V8

Posted on June 15, 2016 by MCG

Ford Flathead V8 blockIf you’ve never had the pleasure, here’s your perfect opportunity to view the inner workings of the legendary Ford Flathead V8 in full detail. Bonus: You’ll see a complete overhaul in six minutes. Grab your popcorn and watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Ford, Ford Flathead V8

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