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.

15 Jun 2019

Early Ford V-8 Club National Drive Your Ford V-8 Day

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.

08 Jul 2019

Driving the Driftless - National V-8 Driving Tour - Twin Cities RG #46 Winona, Minnesota

Join the Twin Cities Regional Group #46 as they return and explore the area around Winona Minnesota, home of the 2007 Central National Meet. Parts of Wisconsin and Iowa will be included. More information to follow.

24 Aug 2019

2019 Central National Meet - Auburn IN Auburn, IN

2019 Central National Meet sponsored by Ohio RG # 141, Indianapolis RG # 56 and Auburn Blue Oval RG # 169. Come and see all that Auburn has to offer, including a recreation of the iconic Ford Rotunda, now part of the Early Ford V-8 Museum. It's filled with eighteen 1936 Fords, including the sensational 1936 Stainless Steel Ford Sedan. Early Registration form, overview and tentative schedule of the Meet are now available.

Celebrating75years

The EFV-8 Club Salutes the 1943

News Headlines

2019 -2021 National Board Election Ballots

Oct 16, 2018

MORE EFV-8C Members:

There has been some discussion about an incorrect zip code on the Director Election ballot that is included with the September / October 2018 issue of the V-8 TIMES.

Yes, the zip code on the address side of the ballot is incorrect for the city and state. First, there is nothing wrong with the ballot and as such there will not be another mailing of a new ballot.

You can do one of two things before mailing the completed ballot. 1) Do nothing other than mark your choices on the voting side and attach a stamp and mail, or 2) After marking your choices on the voting side, attach a stamp, and change the zip code from 04542 to 94542 and then mail the ballot.

We have contacted the US Postal Service and they will deliver the postcard ballots to the proper address (even with the incorrect zip code). And the ballots have been arriving with the incorrect zip code. But, to make sure that all ballots get to the proper address, we will be extending the deadline for arrival until November 30, 2018.

Thank you for voting for the candidates of your choice and mailing in the 2019-2021 EFV-8C National Director ballot.

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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