Ford V8 Collection

Billboard sign, Southern California, near Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Billboard sign. Southern California, near Los Angeles. [African American maid answering the telephone: They's mostly out since they got that new Ford V.8 (motor car)]

A note on transportation, Eden, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
A note on transportation. Eden, Alabama. [Advertisement for Ford V8 car in background]

Advertisement for the new Ford V8 motor car, 1935 (colour litho)
6029734 Advertisement for the new Ford V8 motor car, 1935 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the new Ford V8 motor car, 1935)

MG Magna of MWB Fraser competing in the MG Car Club Abingdon Trial / Rally, 1939. Artist
MG Magna 1933 1086 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. SO4819. Event Entry No: 85. Driver: Fraser, M.W.B. Chassis No. L2003. Place: M.G.C.C. Abingdon Trial/Rally. Date: 13/14.5.39

Ford V8 of Miss V Wild competing in the MG Car Club Abingdon Trial / Rally, 1939. Artist
Ford V8 1933 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AGN334. Event Entry No: 83. Driver: Wild, Miss. V. Place: M.G.C.C. Abingdon Trial/Rally. Date: 13/14.5.39

Ford V8 competing in the Barnstaple Trial, c1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 1935 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BYM298. Entry No: 54. Place: Barnstaple Trial

Ford V8 Greyhound open tourer of JA Driskell, Monte Carlo Rally, 1934. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Greyhound open tourer. 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YY7062. Event Entry No: 60. Driver: Driskell, J.A. Finished: 62nd out of 114. Place: Monte Carlo Rally. Date: Jan 1934

Ford V8 of H Koppenhagen competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JN2334. Event Entry No: 198. Driver: Koppenhagen, H, M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

Ford V8 of DG Silcock competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MG3627. No: 116. Driver: Silcock, D.G. Adderstonshiels, Hawick, Roxburghshire. M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

Ford V8 of J Cleland competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. EKT424. Event Entry No: 162. Driver: Cleland, J. Award: Bronze. Place: Adderstonshiels, Hawick, Roxburghshire. M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

Ford V8 saloon of Viscountess Chetwynd competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally
Ford V8 Saloon. 1936 Vehicle Reg. No. EHK837. Event Entry No: 17. Driver: Chetwynd, Viscountess Award: Ladies Prize Closed cars. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37

Ford V8 saloon competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally, 1937 Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon. 1937 Vehicle Reg. No. DYL474. Event Entry No: 9. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37

Ford V8 saloon of AE Harris competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally, 1937 Artist
Ford V8 Saloon. 1934 Vehicle Reg. No. KG4894. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Harris, A.E. Award: 2nd in Class VI. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37

Ford V8 saloon of HJ Parsons competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally, 1937 Artist
Ford V8 Saloon. 1936 Vehicle Reg. No. CAF825. Event Entry No: 4. Driver: Parsons, H.J. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37

Ford V8 saloon of Joan Chetwynd, RSAC Scottish Rally, 1933. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon. 1936 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CLF601. Event Entry No: 31. Driver: Chetwynd, Hon. Mrs. Finished: 12th. of 17. Place: R.S.A.C. Scottish Rally. Date: 10-14.6.35

Ford V8 of RKN Clarkson competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. SL1810. Event Entry No: 54 Driver: Clarkson, R.K.N. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 2-seater and dickey competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 2-seater & dickey. 3622 cc. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 of CAH Cann competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 1935 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CEV353. Event Entry No: 27 Driver: Cann, C.A.H. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 drop head coupe of GM Denton competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist
Ford V8 Drop head coupe. 1935 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BUV5. Event Entry No: 40 Driver: Denton, G.M. No award. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 competing in the Great West Motor Club Thatcher Trophy, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 1933 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ALB929. Event Entry No: 38. Place: Great West MC Thatcher Trophy. Date: 13.11.38?

Ford V8 of CGH Barraclough on Madeira Drive, Brighton, RAC Rally, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 3663 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GVX699. Event Entry No: 194. Driver: Barraclough, C.G.H. Finished: 29th out of 42. Place: Madeira Drive, Brighton. R.A.C. Rally. Date: 25-29.4.39

Ford V8 of Viscount Chetwynd competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 2226 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. FJO888. Event Entry No: 97. Driver: Chetwynd, The Viscount. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 15/16.7.38

Ford V8 of WCN Norton competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 1933 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ALB929. Event Entry No: 99. Driver: Norton, W.C.N. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 15/16.7.38

Ford V8 competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 1937 2226 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. EKO103. Event Entry No: 98. No award. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 15/16.7.38

Ford V8 drophead of Viscount Chetwynd competing in the Sunbac Inter-Club Team Trial, 1935
Ford V8 Drop head 1935 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BFC123. Event Entry No: 31. Driver: Chetwynd, The Hon. A.D. Place: Sunbac Inter-Club Team Trial. Date: 27.4.35

Three Ford V8s at the Sunbac Inter-Club Team Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Drop head 1934 3622 cc. Reg. No. BGT407. No: 58. Driver: Chappell, S.L. Centre: Ford V8 Drop head 1934 3622 cc. Reg. No. JH3568. Entry No: 59. Driver: Allott, F

Ford V8 competing in the London Motor Club Coventry Cup Trial, Knatts Hill, Kent, 1938
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BGC544. Event Entry No: 1. Place: Knatts Hill, Kent. NW London MC Coventry Cup Trial. Date: 12.2.38

Singer Le Mans, Ford V8 and MG J2 at the Sunbac Inter-Club Team Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Right: Singer Le Mans. 1934 972 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AHP560. Event Entry No: 81. Driver: Frame, G.M. Left: Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. US7746. Event Entry No: 82

Ford V8 saloon competing in the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935. Artist
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DK9615. Event Entry No: 79. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Ford V8 of Major DEM Douglas-Morris competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935. Artist
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AKX720. Event Entry No: 155 Driver: Douglas-Morris, Maj. D.E.M. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35

Standard of J Torrome competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Standard 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CME190. Event Entry No: 151 Driver: Torrome, J. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35

Ford V8 of CAH Cann competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 1935 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CEV353. Event Entry No: 132 Driver: Cann, C.A.H. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35

Ford V8 of RG Percival competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BGW239. Event Entry No: 136 Driver: Percival, R.G. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35

Ford V8 saloon of F Allott competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BHX342. Event Entry No: 60 Driver: Allott, F. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 saloon of TC Wise competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. RH9999. Event Entry No: 129 Driver: Wise, T.C. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 open tourer of H Hillcoat competing in the Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1933
Ford V8 open tourer. 1932 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. EV7546. Event Entry No: 95 Driver: Hillcoat, H. Finished: 2nd. Place: Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 18.2.33

Ford V8 saloon of WS Millar competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. WG3405. Event Entry No: 51 Driver: Millar, W.S. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 saloon of WT Platt competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DK9615. Event Entry No: 69 Driver: Platt, W.T. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 saloon of RE Alexander competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. WG2882. Event Entry No: 52 Driver: Alexander, R.E. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 2-seater and dickey of JB Thompson competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935
Ford V8 2-seater & dickey. 1935 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JG5625. Event Entry No: 42 Driver: Thompson, J.B. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 saloon of AKB Clarkson competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. WG2822. Event Entry No: 53 Driver: Clarkson, A.K.B. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 2-seater and dickey of IDK Stewart competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935
Ford V8 2-seater & dickey. 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YS2827. Event Entry No: 56 Driver: Stewart, I.D.K. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Ford V8 competing in the B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial, Fingle Bridge Hill, Devon, 1934
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AGU798. Event Entry No: 132. Place: Fingle Bridge Hill, Devon. B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 16/17.6.34

Ford V8 of H Hillcoat at the Sunbac Colmore Trial, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, 1934
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. OC5971. Event Entry No: 148 Driver: Hillcoat, H. 2nd. Place: Gypsy Lane, near Winchcombe Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Ford V8 of K Hutchison at the Sunbac Colmore Trial, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, 1934
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BPA580. Event Entry No: 122 Driver: Hutchison, K. 1st. Place: Gypsy Lane, near Winchcombe Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Lord Aveburys Ford V8 competing in the Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YY8922. Event Entry No: 86 Driver: Avebury, Lord. No award. Place: Gypsy Lane, near Winchcombe Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

3622 cc Ford V8 tourer taking part in the NWLMC Lawrence Cup Trial, 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Tourer 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MG3306. Event Entry No: 41. Place: N.W.L.M.C. Lawrence Cup Trial. Date: 29.5.37

1934 Ford V8 open 2-seater taking part in the NWLMC Lawrence Cup Trial, 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Open 2 seater 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. OC9847. Event Entry No: 12. Place: N.W.L.M.C. Lawrence Cup Trial. Date: 29.5.37

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"Unleash the Power: The Ford V8 Revolutionizes Motorsports in the 1930s" Step into the world of speed and adrenaline with the all-new Ford V8 motor car, a true masterpiece that took the racing scene by storm. In this vibrant advertisement from 1935, we catch a glimpse of this powerful machine that would forever change the game. Fast forward to 1939, where MG Magna of MWB Fraser and Miss V Wild's Ford V8 take on the challenging MG Car Club Abingdon Trial/Rally. With their sleek designs and roaring engines, these cars epitomize strength and determination. Bill Brunell's artistic touch captures another thrilling moment as a Ford V8 conquers the Barnstaple Trial in 1935. Its sheer performance leaves spectators awestruck as it effortlessly maneuvers through rugged terrain. The Monte Carlo Rally of 1934 witnesses JA Driskell's Greyhound open tourer, showcasing both elegance and power. This magnificent vehicle proves its mettle against competitors from around Europe, leaving an indelible mark on motorsport history. Moving north to Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1938, H Koppenhagen, DG Silcock, and J Cleland push their Ford V8s to their limits during the MCC Edinburgh Trial. These drivers demonstrate unwavering dedication as they navigate treacherous landscapes with precision and skill. Viscountess Chetwynd fearlessly takes her Ford V8 saloon to compete in South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally alongside AE Harris and HJ Parsons in 1937. Their determination is palpable as they strive for victory amidst fierce competition. In every race or rally they enter, these iconic vehicles showcase not only speed but also resilience—a testament to Henry Ford’s vision for innovation. The legacy of these pioneering automobiles lives on today—forever etched into motorsport history as symbols of power, performance, and the relentless pursuit of victory.