Early Ford V8s

Ford V8 Berlin-Rom Stromlinie (1938) Auto Cult by Michael, on Flickr

Ford V8 Berlin-Rom Stromlinie (1938) Auto Cult

Fords, 1930s by Michael, on Flickr

Ford Model 68 and Type 48 Stromlinie by Michael, on Flickr

Ford Model 68 and Type 48 Stromlinie by Michael, on Flickr

Ford V8 Berlin-Rom Stromlinie (1938) Auto Cult by Michael, on Flickr

Ford V8 Berlin-Rom Stromlinie (1938) Auto Cult by Michael, on Flickr

From the Internet:

--There is an unknown car in Ford's history in Germany.

――In the fall of 1938, the long-distance race from Berlin to Rome was widely advertised, but it was not realized.

――The literature written about the prototype made for the race is not left except for the two photographs at that time.

--The rules of the race, initiated by the highest powers, allowed only cars made between 1936 and 1938 to participate, so participating manufacturers had to build passenger cars that could produce ultra-high speeds in a short period of time.

-Since the main part of the race was to be held on the autobahn`, which was a politically-led project, a powerful engine and streamlined body were given top priority.

--The cars made by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Auto Union, especially Porsche are well known, but the models by Ford Germany were completely forgotten.

--The car was equipped with a powerful V8 engine.

--The Cologne-based company turned to Karosseriewerk Weidenhausen in Frankfurt for the body.

--In early 1938, a very streamlined body was ordered for Ford to participate in the prestigious German-Italy long-distance race.

--Inspired by the knowledge of vehicle aerodynamics at the time, Karl Weidenhausen designed a teardrop exterior.

--There was only space for two people, the driver's seat and the passenger seat.

――What impressed me with the design was the elimination of seams from the entire body as much as possible.

――Unfortunately, there are no prototypes left, and you can no longer get old documents.

--Therefore, the question remains as to how the race planned for September 26, 1938 was canceled a week ago for no good reason and then the Cologne company continued to use the sporty two-seater. ..

Ford V8 Sportwagen (1937) by Michael, on Flickr