221ci Flathead V-8 Engine Detroit Lubricator Carburetor 65bhp at 3,400 3-Speed Manual Transmission Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes *Offered from the Austin Automobile Collection *Beautiful, period-correct restoration performed *A former AACA National First Prize Winner *Elegant and desirable Deluxe model with Roadster coachwork THE 1932 FORD 'V8' MODEL 18 Without question, the V8 is the all-time classic Detroit engine.

Its unmistakable sound, remarkable smoothness, and capacity for big, unstressed torque are valued throughout the world, on the road, race circuit, and drag strip.

The story of the V8 starts in France at the dawn of the 20th century.

A very small number of Levavasseur's so-called Antoinette V8 found their way into early automobiles, though the majority were tasked with propelling aircraft and racing boats.

Soon however, V8s would proliferate in large, expensive cars built in both Europe and the USA, and by 1915 Cadillacs were equipp...