The Ford Barn

kiwi nz · 11-19-2025, 09:36 PM

This popped up in a facebook post, it is supposed to be of Simca origin.
It is in a Hillman Husky

Hillman Husky V8 2.jpg

Hillman Husky V8.jpg

Eagle43 · 11-19-2025, 11:03 PM

One of my uncles had a Hillman back in the fifties. He said that when they got to a steep hill the whole family had to get out and push! Must not be the original motor.

Bob C · 11-19-2025, 11:13 PM

Looking at the water pump and distributor I think that is a Simca
V8, basically a Ford V8 60 HP.

Clem Clement · 11-20-2025, 12:12 AM

That aughta be neatol scooting around town
Clem

Newc · 11-20-2025, 12:25 AM

Simca V8 60's of Brazil had hemi heads even. 5 engines in a stall at Portland Swap yrs ago. Newc

Brian · 11-20-2025, 12:53 AM

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yeah, it's a cool little critter, and sounds just like a flathead!!

petehoovie · 11-20-2025, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi nz

This popped up in a facebook post, it is supposed to be of Simca origin.
It is in a Hillman Husky

I REALLY LIKE IT!

Ronnieroadster · 11-20-2025, 02:52 PM

The Simca flathead is a copy of the Ford V-8 sixty design but with a few improvements.
As noted above there's a single more modern water pump and the distributer is also a big improvement. Also improved is the actual engine cubes by way of a longer stroke crankshaft this helped with the actual horse power which is a lot more than the Ford 60 horse.

Also mentioned above this block was further improved by adding overhead valve heads and a modern two barrel carb the horse power was now 160. The engine looks like a miniature ARDUN its called the Emi Sul. It was offered as the high performance engine during production by Simca Brazil from the mid sixty's until around 1971 the car the engine was installed in used the GTX initial's. The overhead valve version of the engine was developed in the mid sixty's strictly for use in Brazil the engine production numbers are in the 30,000 range.
Ronnieroadster

34fordy · 11-20-2025, 03:14 PM

What a cutie!

petehoovie · 11-20-2025, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34fordy

What a cutie!

glennpm · 11-21-2025, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

The Simca flathead is a copy of the Ford V-8 sixty design but with a few improvements.
Ronnieroadster

Great history.

11-19-2025, 09:36 PM	#1
kiwi nz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 162	Who would believe?....the places that you find a flathead V8...!! This popped up in a facebook post, it is supposed to be of Simca origin. It is in a Hillman Husky Hillman Husky V8 2.jpg Hillman Husky V8.jpg

11-19-2025, 11:03 PM	#2
Eagle43 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 204	Re: Who would believe?....the places that you find a flathead V8...!! One of my uncles had a Hillman back in the fifties. He said that when they got to a steep hill the whole family had to get out and push! Must not be the original motor.

11-19-2025, 11:13 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,598	Re: Who would believe?....the places that you find a flathead V8...!! Looking at the water pump and distributor I think that is a Simca V8, basically a Ford V8 60 HP.

11-20-2025, 12:12 AM	#4
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,560	Re: Who would believe?....the places that you find a flathead V8...!! That aughta be neatol scooting around town Clem

11-20-2025, 12:25 AM	#5
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,053	Re: Who would believe?....the places that you find a flathead V8...!! Simca V8 60's of Brazil had hemi heads even. 5 engines in a stall at Portland Swap yrs ago. Newc

11-20-2025, 12:53 AM	#6
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 4,097	Re: Who would believe?....the places that you find a flathead V8...!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) yeah, it's a cool little critter, and sounds just like a flathead!! __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

11-20-2025, 02:52 PM	#8
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,778	Re: Who would believe?....the places that you find a flathead V8...!! The Simca flathead is a copy of the Ford V-8 sixty design but with a few improvements. As noted above there's a single more modern water pump and the distributer is also a big improvement. Also improved is the actual engine cubes by way of a longer stroke crankshaft this helped with the actual horse power which is a lot more than the Ford 60 horse. Also mentioned above this block was further improved by adding overhead valve heads and a modern two barrel carb the horse power was now 160. The engine looks like a miniature ARDUN its called the Emi Sul. It was offered as the high performance engine during production by Simca Brazil from the mid sixty's until around 1971 the car the engine was installed in used the GTX initial's. The overhead valve version of the engine was developed in the mid sixty's strictly for use in Brazil the engine production numbers are in the 30,000 range. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead, Focus and Finish "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 First Ford flathead roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH reset the record in 2024 to 211.830 running to mile four. Top speed 2024 mile five 220.672 exit speed 221.587