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

25 Feb 2019

Face to Face National Board Meeting - San Diego CA Best Western Hacienda Hotel - Old Town San Diego - 4041 Harney Street, San Diego, CA 92110

Annual Face to Face National Board Meeting of the Early Ford V-8 Club will be held at the Best Western Hacienda Hotel in Old Town San Diego, the birthplace of California.

26 Apr 2019

47th Annual Black Bart Tour - Central San Joaquin RG #29 Jackson, California

Black Bart 47th Annual Tour hosted by Central San Joaquin Regional Group #29. Join us for a fun filled weekend in the Gold Country in Jackson, CA. Friday evening we have our traditional parking lot tire kicking with friends, old and new, and appetizers and snacks. Saturday morning you will pick up your tour bags and running board lunch for a tour through the Gold Country to a surprise location. Saturday evening is the banquet dinner and fantastic raffle including a door prize and live music while we dine. Sunday completes the tour with a short drive to San Andreas for a “to die for” lunch before we say our Good Byes and wish everyone a safe trip home. Cost is $105.00 per adult $35.00 per child under 17 years old, plus your room. For information or to request a registration form contact Debbie Sanders: email: sandersdebbie7@gmail.com or (408) 458-0398.

19 May 2019

46th Annual Petaluma Swap Meet - Redwood Empire RG # 27 Petaluma Fairgrounds - Highway 101 at Washington Street, Petaluma, CA

46th annual Petaluma Swap Meet sponsored by the Redwood Empire Regional Group of the Early Ford V-8 Club. May 19, 2019 at the Petaluma fairgrounds located at Hwy 101 and Washington St. in Petaluma, California. Gates open at 5:00 am, Free parking and entry for buyers. A 20'X25' swap space is $30. For more information contact Dave Peterson at 707-527-9183 or e-mail 1davepete@comcast.net. This is one of the longest running swap meets in northern California.

15 Jun 2019

Early Ford V-8 Club National Drive Your Ford V-8 Day Everywhere in the V-8 realm -

Designated by the Early Ford V-8 Club for the 3rd Saturday in June. Get your Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Ford Truck, or Ford Tractor out and about. Drive alone or with a group, but hit the road and have an enjoyable day. Photos are always welcome from your day out with your Ford V-8. Don't forget to bring some membership forms along for prospective members you meet along the way.

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The Flathead Ford V-8 Engine Album

A Two-Volume Set

Jul 13, 2018
Available for sale now!

MORE Scot Kohler wants to announce the arrival of the Early Ford V-8 Club's newest book. The Flathead Ford V-8 Engine Album, a two-volume set will be available for sale later in the month of July.

This detailed 2-volume 456 page album about the Ford V-8 engine provides the enthusiast with insight into the development of Ford's fabled flathead V-8 in 1932. Captured in this album are the countless hours of 1932-1953 Ford flathead research by many V-8 Club members. It is not another book about how to build a flathead. In addition, you will find block identification, serial numbers, engine oddities, conversions, and much more. It's a must for your Ford flathead library.

Only $60.00 plus shipping and sales tax where applicable.

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