Ford Flathead V8 Tank Tops

The Ardun OHV conversion for the venerable Ford flathead was designed by Zora Arkus-Duntov and his brother Yuri as the “Ardun Engine Company of New York” in the late forties. By then the “old flatty” had become the engine of choice for the burgeoning hot rod craze and dry lake racers recognized the potential to extract some additional power from their flatheads. In 1951 a group of hot rodders took their black deuce to Bonneville setting a C/Street Roadster record of 162.61 Mph and the unofficial title of noisiest car on the salt. Later that year, an engine dyno test recorded 303 Hp @ 5250 rpm with 25% fuel which were big numbers for the day.

1932 Ford V8 engine emblem from the earliest days of the V8, that quickly became iconic to hot rod culture.

1932 Ford V8 engine emblem from the earliest days of the V8, that quickly became iconic to hot rod culture.

Vintage Bonneville Flathead racer emblem in white

An exact recreation of the 1940-50 winged Mercury flathead V8 emblem. Perfect for a vintage rod look.

Vintage Bonneville Flathead racer emblem in Hop Up red

An image of the side of a red 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the rear corner of a red 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the side of a side 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front of a red 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the side of a red 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front corner of a red 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

Our designs are set up for classic car enthusiasts and is in no way affiliated any car company or car manufacturer. Any brand names on tags are used for descriptive purposes only.

Vintage Bonneville Flathead racer emblem in Ford blue

An image of the front of a red 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front corner of a red 1940 Ford Deluxe Flathead V8 Coupe with a title text overlay.

Our designs are set up for classic car enthusiasts and is in no way affiliated any car company or car manufacturer. Any brand names on tags are used for descriptive purposes only.

Early 50's Ford hood emblem - hot rod, custom, rockabilly.

An exact recreation of the Ardun OHV engines publicity from the early fifties. Perfect for a vintage hot rod look.

1932 Ford V8 Roadster Hot Rod

An exact recreation of the 1940-50 winged Mercury flathead V8 emblem. Perfect for a vintage rod look.

Get those Beach Boys surfing vibes from this Ford Woody.

Get those Beach Boys surfing vibes from this Ford Woody.

Bonneville Salt Flats 200 miles per hour Club Life Member emblem in distressed vintage look

Vintage Bonneville Salt Flats Measured Mile & Land Speed Trials emblem

Winged Mercury V8 emblem - hot vintage rod look.

Exact recreation of the famous Duffy's Performance Suppliers emblem for an authentic vintage Rat rod / Hot rod look .

Sand, Salt, Strip - Hot Rod Holy ground - distressed print

Vintage Hot Rod, Rat Rod, race car, flathead engine script. Authentic nostalgia hot rod, speed shop and rockabilly look for sand, salt or strip.

Get those Beach Boys surfing vibes from this Ford Woody.

Get those Beach Boys surfing vibes from this Ford Woody.

Vintage Bonneville Salt Flats Measured Mile & Land Speed Trials emblem

Vintage Hot Rod, Rat Rod, race car, flathead engine script. Authentic nostalgia hot rod, speed shop and rockabilly look for sand, salt or strip.

Iconic Ardun valve pan logo for a vintage hot rod look.

Pink Ford flathead engine V-8

Our designs are set up for classic car enthusiasts and is in no way affiliated any car company or car manufacturer. Any brand names on tags are used for descriptive purposes only.