In defense of 6 cylinders

[38 coupe]

Originally Posted by Frank Miller

Is your car an overhead six?

Yes. Ford started selling OHV six cylinders in 1952 (and OHV V8s too, but in Lincolns and big trucks). Don't judge, the engine is pretty grimy right now.

I find it interesting to read stories about 215s and 223s outrunning flathead V8s. I do pretty well in overdrive in the flatlands of Texas. However, higher elevations and long hills are a different thing altogether. I vividly remember driving on the tour during the 2013 Early Ford V8 Club Grand National meet in Lake Tahoe. I was the slowest old Ford up Nevada Stage Route 207.