Last updated: 7/27/2014
Auburn, Indiana
Street Address
2181 General Doolittle DriveAuburn, IN 46706
Mailing Address
PO Box 284AUBURN, IN 46706
phone: 260-927-8022
e-mail: nfo@fordv8foundation.org
web: www.fordv8foundation.org

Hours

Monday
9 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday - Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
closed
Last museum admission @5pm. All other times by appointment

Admissions

Adults: $5
Seniors: $4
Children (7 - 12): $3
Children under 6: Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Suzy Pruitt
phone:
JOSHUA CONRAD
phone:
Description
We're NOT your typical Museum.

We feature Flathead V-8 engines, transmissions, rear axles (many of them "cut-a-way" models showing the inner workings); tons of memorabilia, service items, including test equipment and tools; a dashboard collection, carburetors, tires & rims, clocks for every early V-8 year; Schramm air compressors, showroom banners, advertising posters, and on and on.

All Genuine Ford. We've got enough Fantastic Ford items to keep you busy "exploring" for many hours. Our Reference Library is being organized with hundreds of books, manuals and Ford DVD videos. An irresistible mecca for the Ford V-8 enthusiast! And we're still adding to the collection.

Mission

The mission of The Early Ford V-8 Museum is to honor Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company products - past, present, and future. The museum will be an educational and research model for all to enjoy.

History

Created in 1991, the Early Ford V-8 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization dedicated to "Preserving 1932-1953 Early Ford V-8 History." This includes all related materials produced by the Ford Motor Company during this period, including cars and trucks. A separate organization, The Early Ford V-8 Club of America, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the vehicles. Both organizations complement each other, and many Early Ford V-8 Foundation members are also members of the V-8 Club.

The ultimate goal of the Foundation is to have one facility dedicated to the 1932-1953 era of the Ford Motor Company. Land has been purchased in Auburn, Indiana, and Phase I of our complex has been constructed. We are now raising funds to build Phase II, which will be the main museum building. It will be the only one of its kind in the world. In the meantime, an ongoing Foundation effort is made to seek out and acquire significant and important pieces of Ford history, up to and including, V-8 Fords, Mercury and Lincolns from this era.

A research library is being created with various pieces of literature including publications, brochures, manuals and other materials printed by Ford during this period. This will become an invaluable source of information for restorers and historians of the Ford V-8 in the future. Funds for the Foundation come from membership dues and donations from individuals and organizations who realize preserving this period of automotive history is important.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, the Foundation, unlike the Early Ford V-8 Club, can offer tax benefits for donations of memorabilia, vehicles and money. Annual dues are $25. A Membership Form can be downloaded and printed, or contact: EARLY FORD V-8 FOUNDATION, P.O. Box 284, Auburn, IN 46706. Please help us in this important task. We need your support!

Artifact Collections

Everything 1932-1953 Ford History. The entire span of the flathead V-8 engine.

Research Collections

Our Reference Library is being organized with hundreds of books, manuals and Ford DVD videos.

Library
Access: General Public, Members
Appointment required: No
Publications

Foundation News every other monthly

Services
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA

Single floor all accessible.

Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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