32' Ford Vin # question

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Why do some of the 32' Ford vin #'s start with 18- and others start with B- ???
 
Josh,



The 18 was used for a V8 engine and the B was used for a 4 cylinder engine.



Charlie Stephens
 
Charlie,

Hi. The 1932 Ford marked the introducion of the famous flathead V-8 engine. Baeing that 1932 was the first year (1) of the eight (8) cylinder engine it was trus given that Model 18 serial prefix.

On the other hand, the "improved" four cylinder model was viewed as an advanced Model A type offering. Following the early history of the auto industry, where model changes were identified by progression of the letters, A,B,C, etc., then it only natural that the improved 1932 Fords with the four cylinder engine would be identified by Ford as the Model B.

I sure hope all this history stuff makes sense to you but that is the reason for the Model 18 and Model B. Take care.

Keep V-8ing,

Dale
 
Thanks for the reply guys.

I find all of it interesting. Sometimes you hear about some goofy stuff that the factory did. At least this makes sense!

I figured that is what it meant. I wonder what percentage of 32's had v-8's and what % were four cylinders.

Thanks for your time.
 
According to one source I have, there were 78,189 model B's, and 192,503 model 18's (domestic). Worldwide totals were 118,225 B's, and 223,763 mod 18's. Take these numbers with a 'grain', as different sources don't always agree.
 
I'd like to buy that one book..."Early Ford the way henry built them" or whatever it's called. I saw a couple go one ebay for big money.

Thanks for the info.
 
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