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Old 11-13-2020, 01:30 AM   #353 (permalink)
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Do you know about the french military flathead V8s? French Flathead

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Simca Used Ford Flathead V-8s Until 1961 and We Found One!
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/simc...il-1961-found/
The V8-60 flathead is quickly differentiated from its larger siblings via its 17 head studs. The original 221-cube flathead used 21 studs (1932-1938). ... By 1951 the French economy had improved ...

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/simc...il-1961-found/
This 1958 Simca Vedette Trianon packs an American V-8 surprise under its bent hood. A similar model called the Aronde was offered but with a 78ci, 48hp OHV four-cylinder.
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