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

20 Jun 2026

Drive Your V-8 Day Everywhere -

The third Saturday in June is the designated Drive Your V-8 Day! Whether you are out by yourself with your Club car or with a group, get out and enjoy the day. Be sure to take a photo or two and send those in with a short write-up to the V-8 TIMES editor.

02 Aug 2026

Peaks & Prairies National Driving Tour - Big Sky V-8 RG # 153

Announcing the Peaks & Prairies National Driving Tour sponsored by Big Sky V-8 Regional Group #153. The Tour will include parts of Montana and Wyoming. Check your calendars and mark the dates. If you attended the 2018 Welcome To Montana National Driving Tour you know that this one will be another enjoyable Tour! Registation and schedule now available.

24 Aug 2026

Amish Country National Driving Tour - Early Ford V-8 Club

The Amish Country National Driving Tour sponsored by the Early Ford V-8 Club Board of Directors will be held in Morgantown Pennsylvania, August 24 - 28, 2026. Come join the tour of the Amish Country in Pennsylvania. You will tour to Valley Forge, the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum, National Toy Train Museum and ride the Strasburg Railroad steam train in Strasburg PA. The headquarters hotel is adjacent to the Classic Auto Mall (over 1000 classic cars on display and for sale) so that you can dream. Registration information is below.

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