Henry Ford Stamping the First Ford V-8 Engine, 1932
THF116303 / Henry Ford Stamping the First Ford V-8 Engine, 1932
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
10 March 1932
Subject Date
10 March 1932
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.833.P.57031.2
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: 8 in
Width: 11 in
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