The Ford Barn

M2M · 11-15-2018, 05:23 AM

"Curious citizens of Moscow inspected a 1957 Ford Sedan near the Kremlin wall Monday. The car belongs to the United States state department. It was flown to Russia ahead of its unveiling in this country. Seven other new Fords will be sent to the Moscow embassy later. All were purchased for $1 each. Photo is dated 10-2-1956"

KULTULZ · 11-15-2018, 09:25 AM

IVAN goes cruisin' ...

scicala · 11-15-2018, 12:01 PM

Probably a 312 "E" code.

Sal

M2M · 11-15-2018, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scicala

Probably a 312 "E" code.

Sal

The E stands for Engels?

Ole Don · 11-15-2018, 07:17 PM

My thoughts would be a low compression 292 two barrel.

miker98038 · 11-15-2018, 10:16 PM

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Either that or fly in av gas in those days “In the USSR” like the Beatles said.

M2M · 11-15-2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ole Don

My thoughts would be a low compression 292 two barrel.

Could this engine run on 100 proof vodka?

40 Deluxe · 11-16-2018, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by M2M

Could this engine run on 100 proof vodka?

Well, that would be only 50% ethanol, so probably not!

Herman Munster · 11-16-2018, 09:33 AM

I bet it could run on some good Ruski samogon.

40 Deluxe · 11-16-2018, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Herman Munster

I bet it could run on some good Ruski samogon.

It would have to be real close to 200 proof for it to run.

Herman Munster · 11-16-2018, 06:43 PM

It's the Russian equivalent of American white lightning just better.

50fordcoupeman · 11-16-2018, 07:06 PM

At least when their car quits, they can drink the "gas"!!

11-15-2018, 05:23 AM	#1
M2M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia/USA/EU/Soviet Russia Posts: 1,105	1957 Capitalist in Red Square "Curious citizens of Moscow inspected a 1957 Ford Sedan near the Kremlin wall Monday. The car belongs to the United States state department. It was flown to Russia ahead of its unveiling in this country. Seven other new Fords will be sent to the Moscow embassy later. All were purchased for $1 each. Photo is dated 10-2-1956" __________________

11-15-2018, 09:25 AM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,471	Re: 1957 Capitalist in Red Square IVAN goes cruisin' ... __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

11-15-2018, 12:01 PM	#3
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,703	Re: 1957 Capitalist in Red Square Probably a 312 "E" code. Sal

11-15-2018, 07:17 PM	#5
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: 1957 Capitalist in Red Square My thoughts would be a low compression 292 two barrel.

11-15-2018, 10:16 PM	#6
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: 1957 Capitalist in Red Square Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Either that or fly in av gas in those days “In the USSR” like the Beatles said.

11-16-2018, 09:33 AM	#9
Herman Munster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW WA state. Posts: 564	Re: 1957 Capitalist in Red Square I bet it could run on some good Ruski samogon. __________________ 1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 292 V8 with Ford-o-Matic

11-16-2018, 06:43 PM	#11
Herman Munster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW WA state. Posts: 564	Re: 1957 Capitalist in Red Square It's the Russian equivalent of American white lightning just better. __________________ 1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 292 V8 with Ford-o-Matic

11-16-2018, 07:06 PM	#12
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 865	Re: 1957 Capitalist in Red Square At least when their car quits, they can drink the "gas"!!