Like most things, the Flathead evolved and there were a variety of improvements made during its lifespan. In 1933, new aluminum cylinder heads and redesigned pistons resulted in the compression ratio ...

A closer look at a worn Flathead engine raises a big question. See the expert inspection, key findings, and the decision that could change everything. #Flathead #EngineRepair #ClassicCars #EngineBuild ...

It was considered a major breakthrough when Ford launched its Flathead V8 engine in 1932. Up until that point, V8 engines were expensive and limited to just luxury cars, but Henry Ford wanted one that ...

You know, even though the Ford Flathead story is an old one, there never seems to be a shortage of fresh ears and curiosity regarding the subject. Surprisingly, though I've been a diehard traditional ...

Ford's famed flathead V-8 was revolutionary when the automaker put the engine into production in 1932. It brought the V-8 to the mass market and ready power to hot rodders for decades to come. But its ...

The Ford flathead has become an icon of early American motoring and now you can enjoy its beautiful simplicity with this time-lapse video. Ford’s “flatty V-8” comes from a time when mass-produced cars ...

America's automotive history is dominated by the V8. It's what we're most famous for. You can probably hear Jeremy Clarkson saying "V8 motor," with his less-than-kind American accent imitation. In ...