In 1958, Ford introduced its new FE series of V8 engines (short for Ford-Edsel) to replace the short-lived Y-block — itself a replacement for the truly antiquated flathead V8s. The FE was a tremendous ...

David "Yank" Bradley never got over selling his first '57 Ford. "I had it in the service in 1971," he recalled. "It was low, mean, and fast. I had several engines in it, from the stock 390 to a 427, ...

The horsepower wars were in full swing by 1966, and Chrysler had just released its NASCAR-derived street HEMI engine. As a follow-up to its dedicated drag racing 1964 Thunderbolt, Ford responded with ...

The world of racing has been forever transformed by the introduction of big-block engines. These powerhouses have not only dominated the racetrack but have also become iconic symbols of automotive ...