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Old 03-31-2014, 07:51 PM   #1
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Default March 31: Henry Ford reveals the first affordable V-8 on this date in 1932

Very interesting film from Ford on March 31 1932..

March 31: Henry Ford reveals the first affordable V-8 on this date in 1932

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md6V...layer_embedded
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Old 03-31-2014, 09:07 PM   #2
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Default Re: March 31: Henry Ford reveals the first affordable V-8 on this date in 1932

Thanks for posting. Very interesting,
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Old 03-31-2014, 09:11 PM   #3
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Default Re: March 31: Henry Ford reveals the first affordable V-8 on this date in 1932

I always thought it was April 1st . I'll check out that film now.
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Default Re: March 31: Henry Ford reveals the first affordable V-8 on this date in 1932

I fired up my new 8ba this past weekend. Had know idea it would be its birthday!!
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Here's the "sequel" for the '35: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGa59ESP1ps Love these old promos.
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