The Ford flathead V8 is one of the most familiar engines of the automotive world, but there are a few lesser-known features that are worth a closer look. Introduced on March 31, 1932, and produced in the USA all the way through 1953, the Ford flathead V8 must be one of the most well-known engines across the automotive world. After all, the beloved flathead powered millions of Ford vehicles and helped to launch the sport of hot rodding. Among car enthusiasts, there’s a veritable mountain of flathead V8 lore, but the engine has a few unusual and interesting features that don’t often come up in the conversation… read more >

Michael Madsen found dead at 67
Actor Michael Madsen has died unexpectedly. One of his managers, Ron Smith, confirmed the news on Thursday, revealing he died from cardiac arrest. Madsen was




