It was considered a major breakthrough when Ford launched its Flathead V8 engine in 1932. Up until that point, V8 engines were expensive and limited to just luxury cars, but Henry Ford wanted one that ...
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Why Ford's flathead V8 engine died

How Ford's Flathead V8 Engine Works, And Why It Disappeared In 1932 Ford introduced the mass market to V8 engines, sticking a ...
Ford sold over 800,000 cars in 1937, but only a few examples are still on the road today. This two-door sedan still rocks a ...