When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

A pressure washer was deployed to banish 20 years of grime, with a citrus degreaser cleaning up leaking grease. The interior wasn’t neglected either – it got a total makeover, with the rubber floor ...