How The Flathead Ford Became An Icon Of Hot Rod History
Ford changed all of that in 1932 with the introduction of the 221 cubic inch flathead V8. Almost immediately upon its ...
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These 5 Hot-Rodders Forged the Legacy of the Flathead
Ford’s mass production of the flathead opened up racing to a whole ... Barney Oldfield’s groundbreaking Golden Submarine race car was being built. With a knack for machinery and an intimate ...
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Ford’s Flathead V-8 Gave Power to the People
Harry Miller, the colossus of early American racing, was hired to design the car. He created a lovely, low-slung, ...
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Flathead Engines Only: Vintage ’50s-Style Hot Rod Drag Racing in Maine
Flathead Engines Only: Vintage ’50s-Style Hot Rod Drag Racing in Maine The Pinetree Jamboree resurrects nostalgic heads-up flathead racing at one of New England’s oldest surviving historic ...
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V8 Fords You've Probably Never Heard Of
In 1932, the Ford Flathead V8 helped establish the car customization industry. The 427 in the Ford GT40 beat Ferrari at the Le Mans 24-Hour race in the Sixties. Now, the 800-hp, supercharged ...