Produced from 1947 for the 1948 model year through 1952, the original F-Series line was offered with the venerable flathead engine. Named after the flat cylinder head, the side-valve V8 was replaced ...

Ford’s rich history in the muscle car era is peppered with engines that redefined performance and power. From the early days of the Flathead V8 to the robust 460 V8, each engine has left a mark on ...

As loyal HOT ROD readers will recall, we've been on a sentimental journey exploring the first great hot rod engine, commonly known as the mighty Ford flathead. Because the flathead was phased out of ...

Henry Ford's famous flathead engine may not be the king of the hill anymore, but it's still a member in good standing of the powerplant gang. After 40 years of durable road use and countless racing ...