Diagram of Ford V-8 Engine Assembly, August 1932
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Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company revolutionized the automobile market again in 1932 with the introduction of the company's V-8 engine. By casting the engine's block as single piece, Ford kept manufacturing costs down and made the engine affordable to consumers. The venerable engine remained in production until 1953.
Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company revolutionized the automobile market again in 1932 with the introduction of the company's V-8 engine. By casting the engine's block as single piece, Ford kept manufacturing costs down and made the engine affordable to consumers. The venerable engine remained in production until 1953.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
02 November 1932
Subject Date
15 August 1932
Creators
Ford Motor Company. Engineering Photographic Department
Creator Notes
Original drawing dated August 15, 1932. Photographed November 2, 1932.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.189.10227
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 11 in
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