but So-Cal Speed Shop also sold parts across the country through its mail-order catalog, using the fame of his racing success to get more enthusiasts involved by proving what the flathead was ...

These ten Harley-Davidson engines are just as legendary as the models they powered - and they will run forever with the right ...

A vibrant aftermarket grew up around the flathead, providing go-fast parts ranging from performance manifolds and camshafts to superchargers and even overhead valve conversion cylinder heads.

Contrary to popular belief, the Ford Flathead V8 was not ... their cars to outrun the police and race one another, leading to the creation of NASCAR. The engine became a staple in the hot rod ...

In 1932, the Ford Flathead V8 helped establish the car customization industry. The 427 in the Ford GT40 beat Ferrari at the Le Mans 24-Hour race in the ... Ford’s V8 engines have made a lasting ...