1932 Ford V-8 Victoria
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The 1932 Ford was attractive, but its real innovation sat under the hood. Henry Ford insisted on an affordable V-8 engine to upstage Chevrolet's low-priced six. By casting his engine's crankcase and cylinders as a single unit, Ford cut production costs and held his car's starting price under $500. Ford's enduring engine stayed in production until 1953.
The 1932 Ford was attractive, but its real innovation sat under the hood. Henry Ford insisted on an affordable V-8 engine to upstage Chevrolet's low-priced six. By casting his engine's crankcase and cylinders as a single unit, Ford cut production costs and held his car's starting price under $500. Ford's enduring engine stayed in production until 1953.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1932
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Made by Ford Motor Company at the Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan.
On Exhibit
Object ID
2002.167.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Chromium
Color
Maroon
Black (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Specifications
Make & Model: 1932 Ford V-8 Victoria
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-8, L-head valves, 221 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 67 inches
Wheelbase: 106 inches
Width: 79 inches
Overall length: 165.5 inches
Weight: 2483 pounds
Horsepower: 65 at 3400 revolutions per minute
Price: $600
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