Making its debut in 1932 and lasting for two decades on the market before being replaced, Ford’s flathead V8 family of engines has a place of pride in the history of the company and automotive history ...

The Ford Flathead V8 wasn't the first V8, but when it debuted in the 1932 Model 18, it brought this brilliant engine configuration to the American masses. With a simple design featuring a flat ...

Model A trucks such as this 1931 example have rarely graced the pages of HOT ROD Deluxe through its 10-year tenure, which should not come as a shocker. Sure, Henry Ford's army of men manufactured the ...

In continuous production since 1948, the Ford F-Series is arguably America's most successful pickup truck. The new haulers are selling like hotcakes, while the early generations are now desirable ...

V8s are about as close as you can get to a "default" American engine. The Chevy Small Block V8 is one of the most versatile engines ever produced and it's been swapped into cars and trucks practically ...

Lou is a freelance journalist and content writer with a focus on the automotive world. After graduating from Coventry University (Automotive Journalism MA) in 2020, she worked in automotive e-commerce ...