Ford's Flathead V8 engine was a turning point for automotive engines, being one of the first mass market V8 units. Why did Ford discontinue it?

Discover the 1932 Ford Flathead V8 and learn what makes this rare engine so fascinating as we explore its historical ...

Hot rodders, moonshiners, and NASCAR owe a tremendous debt to this powerplant. Named for its distinctive flat cylinder head design, the flathead V8 went into production in 1932. It stayed on the ...

Pop into the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan and you'll see plenty of interesting cars, but you may not be expecting to stumble upon one of the rarest Ford engines in ...

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Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...