Photograph, 1932 Ford V-8 Engine

Summary

Developing the famous Ford V-8 engine required a lot of experimentation over two years. The exhaust manifolds and cooling water inlets on this early version differ from those on the final design.

Developing the famous Ford V-8 engine required a lot of experimentation over two years. The exhaust manifolds and cooling water inlets on this early version differ from those on the final design.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

02 March 1932

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.189.9484

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in

Width: 10 in

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