Selling the Ford V-8

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Ford promoted its innovative V-8 engine, the first V-8 in a low-price car, with advertisements, exhibits and souvenirs.

Advertisement for the 1932 Ford V-8 Car, "Announcing the New Ford V-8 Cylinder" - 2

"The Only Car under $2395 with a V-8 Engine," Artwork for Ford Advertisement, 1933 - 1

"Ford V-8 Engine Shows its Inner Workings," Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939

Ford V-8 Chassis on Exhibit, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935

Ford V-8 Souvenir Medal from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934 - 1

Ford V-8 Souvenir Pocket Knife from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934

V-8 Engine Exhibit, Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935

V-8 Engine Assembly Demonstration, Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935

"Take Your Choice- V-8" Ford Motor Company Advertising Proof, 1937

Advertisement for Ford V-8, "Fill the Tank Once and Drive All Day," 1937

Keywords	Ford V8 Eng V8 Engine advertising Ford Motor Company
Themes	Mobility

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Selling the Ford V-8