[V-8 NEWS REEL]

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Henry Ford Launches Huge Prosperity Drive With Announcement of New Ford V-8.” Aerial view of River Rouge plant - V-8 Fords being test driven on test track, plant in background - V-8 engine displayed on turn table - Henry Ford stamping serial number on first V-8 motor - close-up of number - workers entering and leaving Ford Motor Company plant - views of assembly line - close-up of V-8 grille - Henry and Edsel Ford looking at car on assembly line - different model cars being driven out of plant - different models on turn table display. [1932]

Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects