As one of the “Big Three” US automakers and one of the most successful automakers to this day, Ford has cemented its legacy in the automotive world. Their large-scale manufacturing procedures paved the way for modern automotive mass production. Ford released the first Mustang in 1964, introducing the world’s most famous pony car. The Ford GT40 and many of Carroll Shelby’s Ford-derived cars like the Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 are truly legendary.
Ford is well known for their engine designs. The 289 V8 Small Block, 428 Cobra Jet, Boss 302, and Boss 429 engines are all truly classic powerhouses that have powered some of the most famous cars in history.
Dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, muscle cars have long been an integral part of Americana culture. Ever since the first Pontiac GTO (or Chrysler 300) rolled off the assembly line, Americans have been asking themselves: How can I make this car go faster and faster? While in the old days, usually that meant…
From 1961–1971, the Ford 390 FE V8 engine was one of the motor company’s top offerings. Boasting up to 401 horsepower in 1962 with a Tri-Power carburetor, the Ford 390 engine quickly established itself as one of the top performance engines on the market. Throughout its 11-year production span, Ford put the 390 in just…
From 2015–2023, the S550 Ford Mustang was the consummate modern pony car. Featuring either a turbocharged 2.3 liter “EcoBoost” inline-four or a naturally aspirated 5.0 liter “Coyote” V8, the S550 Mustang was one of the top power plants for the American market for many years. Still, even with the 310+ horsepower from the EcoBoost and…
It may have been short lived, but the Ford Falcon was one of the top cars of the 1960s. Most people know it as the basis for the Ford Mustang, but it was a solid offering on its own. The Falcon started life as a compact and economy car, but by the late-1960s was verging…
Ford has undeniably put out some of the best V8s that America has to offer. From the Flathead to the Windsor, Ford’s V8 engines have always been a benchmark to strive for. The 1960s were a time of serious innovation and evolution for Ford’s V8 lineup. After the Ford Y-Block didn’t quite live up to…
For nearly 60 years, the Ford Mustang has staked its claim as America’s favorite pony car. Ford first introduced the Mustang in 1964, as a sporty new two-door coupe meant to attract the youth, and it has stayed immensely popular ever since. From the beginning, Ford made performance a priority in the Mustang, which is…
Spanning 50 years, the Ford Thunderbird is one of the most iconic cars in American history. First introduced for the 1955 model year, Ford marketed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury car that featured outstanding performance from big-block V8s. The original run of the Thunderbird lasted for 10 generations from the 1955–1997 model years, before…
The Ford small block catalog is both extensive and legendary. Ford FE, Windsor, and 335 engine series are all giants of the American V8 lore, and all played a significant part in establishing the United States as a force to be reckoned with when it comes to engine development. The Ford 335 engine family is…
Since the 1950s, few things have been associated as closely with Americana as muscle car culture. Muscle cars have been making their mark in America for roughly seven decades, originally powered by big-block V8 engines sending massive amounts of raw horsepower to only the rear wheel drive. There was an unfortunate lull from the mid-’70s…
Ford’s longtime 302 V8 engine will undoubtedly go down as one of the top engines in American history. First introduced in the late-’60s in models like the Mustang, Ford’s small-block 302 lasted all the way until 2001. Over its three decade production span, Ford put the 302 into just about anything they could, including coupes,…
Typically, when you think of expensive cars, what comes to mind? A Ferrari 250 GTO, Bugatti Chiron, or McLaren F1 perhaps? European sports cars have topped auction sales figures for decades, but that has changed in recent years. As more time passes between the hay day of the classic muscle car and now, prices are…
Before overhead valve engines took over as the preferred setup for the internal combustion engine, Ford flathead V8s ruled the scene. It is a common misconception that the Ford flathead V8 was the first V8 engine. In fact, that honor goes to the Antoinette V8, invented in 1904 by Leon Levavasseur. Other European manufacturers were…
