I recently traveled back to the 1950s by getting elbow-deep in a Ford 8BA flathead V-8. I picked up a few fun reminders and learned a bit along the way. The flathead I got my hands on was ...

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 ...