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mfirth

06-03-2025 07:01 PM

Today in V8 history

Question : is today the anniversary of the introduction of the first Ford V8 engine in 1932 ? Seems I read that somewhere. Thanks guys.

nelsb01

06-03-2025 07:53 PM

Re: Today in V8 history

I think it was a March date.

rockfla

06-04-2025 06:37 AM

Re: Today in V8 history

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelsb01 (Post 2392937)

I think it was a March date.

March 31st. First V8 cars not delivered to customers till April 21st.

mfirth

06-04-2025 07:02 AM

Re: Today in V8 history

Thank you guys! Now I know "the rest of the story".

DavidG

06-04-2025 07:04 AM

Re: Today in V8 history

First serializes V8 engine (18-1) produced on March 7,1932, vehicle Job#1 was March 9th, and public introduction was March 31st.

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