Latest news from our blog 2026-08-12T21:47:00Z https://fordv8foundation.org/ Your Name 2026-08-12T21:47:00Z https://fordv8foundation.org/news/august-sunday-cruise-in-highlights/ <p>It was great weather, GREAT Vehicles, GREAT Car People, great food from Henry's Diner and drinks from Dirty Splash Retreat beverage trailer, and great FUN with the auto-related competitions! There was bolt turning, changing sparkplugs and car wrapping, all against the timer! Winners were:</p> <p>BOLTING: Derek Dangler SPARKPLUG CHANGING: Todd Delagrange CAR WRAPPING: Virginia Jones FIRST PLACE OVERALL: Steve Dickman</p> <p>Next Cruise-in will be the Blue Oval's Cruise-in Sunday Sept. 13 2:00-5:00 Don't miss it!</p> 2026-06-15T22:08:00Z https://fordv8foundation.org/news/adopt-a-museum-car-for-yourself-or-to-honor-someone/ <p>Adopting a museum vehicle for one year is a great way to support the foundation's mission of sharing the history of the Ford flathead engine era with young and old alike!</p> <p>Each adopter receives an adoption packet that includes an adoption certificate, an 8x10 photo of the vehicle, a key chain with a photo of the car on one side and the other side reading &quot;My other car is at the Early Ford V-8 Museum.&quot; There will be a plate attached to the sign in front of the vehicle that has the name and state of the adopter and if it's in honor of someone. Check out the photo seen here or go to the Collections page on this website to see what vehicles are available for adoption!</p> <p>Call the office at 260-927-8022or email us at info@fordv8foundation.org to set up your adoption today!</p> <p>So...WHICH IS YOUR favorite????</p> 2026-05-15T17:43:00Z https://fordv8foundation.org/news/our-lincoln-zephyrs-are-in-the-spotlight/ <p>Attention Lincoln Fans! You must see these beautiful Lincoln Zephyrs spotlighted in their own special display! The flowing curves of the maroon 1937 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe was the inspiration of Edsel Ford, Henry's son, and head designer, Bob Gregorie, teaming up to bring art deco flair to the Ford Motor Company. This design would boost Ford's sales to outsell all the competition that year, something that would not happen again until the 1950's. This coupe was incredibly popular because of its teardrop back and luxurious interior. The details are never ending! This one is worthy of a 15–20-minute close inspection!</p> <p>The glamorous black 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental Cabriolet was voted most beautiful car in the world when it debuted, and there are many photos of Hollywood movie stars with their own twin to this stylish automobile. This particular car has badges on the grill as proof of entry in quite a few international car shows!</p> <p>Along the back wall you will see a gallery of beautiful original black and white photos from the Ford Motor Company's Design and Engineering Department during the years of Bob Gregorie's reign! Some show Lincoln prototypes; some show how the models were developed and other processes the department used to finally get to the sleek and powerful automobiles that would be shipped to showrooms all over the country.</p> <p>On loan, is the sleek 1929 Lincoln Model L Sedan, on loan from Keith Flesher, member formally I from IN, now GA.</p> <p>Watch for a repeat of our Sunday Talk with David Sprowl, sharing early Ford Motor Company history as it relates to the Lincoln Motor Company joining the Ford line-up. You will be amazed at the surprising connections with other famous world-movers-and-shakers! This talk will also be on our YouTube channel - date to be announced!</p>