While it’s not without its flaws, the Ford flathead V-8 marked a significant milestone in the history of American performance. Ford’s mass production of the flathead opened up racing to a ...

For the first few decades of the 20th century, V8 engines were finicky, expensive things reserved for low-production luxury cars. Fancy pants Cadillacs and LaSalles were powered by V8s, while more ...

Ford Motor Company pioneered large-scale automotive manufacturing, creating the opportunity for an affordable mass-market car at the beginning of the 20th century. The culture it created was ...