Ford 8 1937

For 1937 ford attracted economy minded customers with a smaller 60 horsepower version of its v 8.

Ford 8 1937. Judging by the non beaded edge to the wings i think this is a 1937 39 7y fitted with the 8hp version of ford s sidevalve motor. Per the seller we started in 2005 with a 1937 ford v8 60 tin side a 1937 ford stock three speed and a dream the builders of this call it the beast this custom features a tremendous amount of ford parts 1935 16 wire wheels 1937 i beam springer front fork 1937 drum brakes clutch and brake pedals and more. For the first time the sedan bodies were all steel with the elimination of the fabric roof panel. In june 1935 a reduced specification clarification needed two door model was the only closed body car ever to sell in britain for just 100 a price it held until july 1937.

The car was powered by a 933 cc 56 9 cu in 8 rac hp ford sidevalve engine. Denne bil blev brugt når højere rangerende dsb ansatte f eks. In fact 1937 marked the most profound changes for ford since it changed everything by offering v 8 power for everyman back in 1932. The 60 engine had a displacement of 136 cubic inches compared to the larger 85 horsepower v 8 s 221 cubic inches.

The ford line of cars was updated in 1937 with one major change the introduction of an entry level 136 cid 2 2 l v8 in addition to the popular 221 cid 3 6 l flathead v8 the model was a refresh of its predecessor the model 48 itself based on the model 40a and was the company s main product it was redesigned more thoroughly in 1941. The little ford was available in two and four door versions.