1932 Ford Model 18 Phaeton
5.7 liter 350cui V8 engine
3-speed automatic transmission
2,310 lbs (1,048 kg) - estimated
The Model 18 was the first Ford production vehicle to use a V8 engine
The Model 18 and Model B both used the same body, but the Model 18 used a V8 engine and the Model B used a 4 cylinder engine
In 1933, the Model 18 was succeeded by the Model 40, which used the same Flathead V8 but with an increased horsepower rating, essentially rendering the Model 18 only available for 1932
The 1932 phaeton model featured a factory price of $650, with the V8 engine option costing an additional $10