1935 Ford V-8 Sedan Hood Ornament
by John Telfer
Title
1935 Ford V-8 Sedan Hood Ornament
Artist
John Telfer
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
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While at one of the local area Classic Car shows in August 2013 I saw this fantastic looking 1935 Ford Four Door Sedan in excellent condition and on the front hood a hood ornament that I had never seen before. The hood ornament had the logo of Ford at the base of it and the symbol V-8, obviously describing the size of the engine inside this remarkable looking car. Another thing that I noticed was that unlike most hood ornaments this one was flush with the grill of the car. After a little research it seems in 1935 Ford built there largest engine to date with a 221 cubic inch engine, eight cylinder with the power to go 85 mph. The hood ornament was built by Ford to bring to the attention of the public the power and size of Ford's new engine.
For information on this hood ornament please feel free to read the information below and visit my Portfolio containing other interesting Hood Ornaments, Emblems and Logos;
A redesign to the Ford V8 in 1935 moved the engine forward eight inches and increased the size of the passenger compartment. The radiator grille was now even with the front fenders and the hood decreased in length. Ford dubbed this redesign the 'Center-Poise Ride'.
This vehicle is powered by a 221 cubic-inch eight cylinder engine that produces 85 horsepower. Four-wheel mechanically-actuated drum brakes provide the stopping power. The three-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels.
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