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Created in 1991, the Early Ford V-8 Foundation is a (501)(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization dedicated to "Preserving 1932-1953 Early Ford V-8 History." This includes all related materials produced by the Ford Motor Company during this period, including cars and trucks.
A separate organization, The Early Ford V-8 Club of America, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the vehicles. Both organizations complement each other, and many Early Ford V-8 Foundation members are also members of the V-8 Club.
The Foundation currently has working agreements with three automotive museums: the Towe Museum of Automotive History in Sacramento, California; the Don Garlits Museum in Ocala, Florida; and the Beller Museum in Downers Grove, Illinois. Through these agreements, the Foundation is able to display and store part of its growing collection of Ford memorabilia for the Ford V-8 enthusiast. However, much of the Foundation's collection cannot be displayed because of the lack of space at these facilities. Many items are being stored by members, awaiting a place to display them.
The ultimate goal of the Foundation is to have one facility dedicated to the 1932-1953 era of the Ford Motor Company. Land has been purchased in Auburn, Indiana, and plans are being drawn up for a new museum. It will be the only one of its kind in the world.
In the meantime, an ongoing Foundation effort is made to seek out and acquire significant and important pieces of Ford history, up to and including, V-8 Fords, Mercury and Lincolns from this era.
A research library is being created with various pieces of literature including publications, brochures, manuals and other materials printed by Ford during this period. This will become an invaluable source of information for restorers and historians of the Ford V-8 in the future.
Funds for the Foundation come from membership dues and donations from individuals and organizations who realize preserving this period of automotive history is important.
As a (501)(c)(3) non-profit corporation, the Foundation, unlike the Early Ford V-8 Club, can offer tax benefits for donations of memorabilia or money.
Annual dues are only $25. A Membership Form can be downloaded and printed, or contact: EARLY FORD V-8 FOUNDATION, P.O. Box 31403, Rochester, NY 14603. Please help us in this important task. We need your support!Home
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