The Early Ford V‑8 Club of America

Preserving Flathead Fords Around the World

Founded in San Leandro, California in 1963, our club recognizes all Ford Motor Company vehicles made between 1932 and 1953, including Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, commercial vehicles, tractors and other Ford powered vehicles built around the world utilizing the 4, 6, 8, and 12 cylinder engines produced by Ford Motor Company.

Today, as the Marquee Club of our represented vehicles, with membership of over 9,000 and 125 Regional Groups worldwide, we are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of all Ford Motor Company vehicles built between 1932 and 1953.

The club's award-winning, bi-monthly magazine, the V-8 Times, is circulated all over the world and is acclaimed as one of the best car club magazines anywhere. The V-8 Times features technical articles, shop tips, questions and answers by our panel of experts, nostalgia, club and regional group news, offerings of accessories and restoration manuals found nowhere else - plus classified ads for cars and parts.

If you're not already a member, we invite you to Join Today and explore the works of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America.

Upcoming Events

21 Jun 2025

National Drive Your V-8 Day Everywhere -

Annual National Drive Your V-8 Day. Whether you take your Ford Motor Company vehicle out alone or join a group, this is the day. Enjoy your ride, share your ride, but no matter have fun. Don't forget to take a membership application along to hand out to interested parties. And don't forget to bring your camera to record your adventure. The V-8 TIMES editor would be interested in you sharing your drive.

22 Jun 2025

2025 Central National Meet Springfield, Illinois

Full Registration Now Available!! 2025 Central National Meet sponsored by the Northern Illinois Regional Group #8. To be held in Springfield Illinois For Registration Forms and More Information click on the link below.

27 Jun 2025

2025 Scandinavian V-8 Meet Oslo, Norway

2025 Scandinavian V-8 Meet hosted in Norway. Contact Per Oivind Martinsen Mano Fiendom AS Bryggegata 14 0250 Oslo, 922 55 501

05 Aug 2025

Hidden Treasures National Driving Tour

An enjoyable back road drive in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Lots of 'hidden treasures' to see along the way. We will be spending multiple days with new destinations and sites everyday. Starting in Rochester Minnesota we will include Clear Lake Iowa, Okoboji Iowa, Worthington Minnesota, Walnut Grove Minnesota and end up in New Ulm Minnesota. Most driving days will be around 150 miles. Plenty of time then to take in the 'Hidden Treasures' along the way. Registration information is attached. We look forward to seeing you in August.

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