1932 Ford V-8 Engine, No. 1
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company revolutionized the auto industry once again in 1932 with the introduction of a low-priced V-8 engine. By casting the crankcase and cylinder banks as a single unit, Ford cut manufacturing costs and could offer its V-8 in a car starting under $500. Ford's original V-8 design remained in production, with modifications, until 1953.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile engine
Date Made
1932
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan under the direction of Henry Ford.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
00.136.120
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Paint (Coating)
Technique
Die casting
Dimensions
Height: 36 in
Width: 56.5 in
Depth: 20 in
Inscriptions
Brass plate on side marked: THIS IS V-8 NO. 1 MOTOR / HOLD FOR MR. H. FORD
Silver plate on carb: FORD / TYPE NO. / MODEL 51 / C32900 / PATENT NO. 178287 / V-8 / MFD BY / DETROIT LUBRICATOR COMPANY / DETROIT U.S.A.
On sparkplugs: CHAMPION / FORD / REG. US. . PAT . OFF / MADE IN U.S.A.
Specifications
Make & Model: 1932 Ford V-8 engine
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-8, L-head valves, 221 cubic inches
Horsepower: 65 at 3400 revolutions per minute
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