Sales Brochure, "Know the Thrill of Driving the New Ford V-8," 1934
THF222082 / Sales Brochure, "Know the Thrill of Driving the New Ford V-8," 1934
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Artifact Overview
Ford's V-8 engine, introduced in 1932, was an immediate hit, outselling the company's four-cylinder unit from the start. This 1934 brochure promoted the V-8's technical design, its smooth performance, and its accomplishments on the race track. Low price was the engine's greatest feature -- the Ford V-8 started at $510, while the nearest-competing V-8 car started around $2,500.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Subject Date
1934
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.150.9683
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.688 in
Width: 9.063 in (both pages together)
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