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Originally Posted by Benzadmiral
As a matter of fact, one of the other three major characters is using a Model A. According to Wikipedia, that model ended its run in 1931, and the successor, the Model B (or Model 18?), had the V-8; is that right?
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I believe that Model 18 was the in-house Ford term. For public consumption it was simply the V8. The Model B was the same car as the V8, but with an improved 4 cyl engine of 50 HP, vice the 40HP of the "A". Ford had some initial difficulties with the casting of the V8 block, as well as other problems from distributors to pistons. He offered the 4 cylinder so as not to have all his eggs in one basket.