10 of our favorite Ford V-8s

8. 385 Series (1968–1998)

This was Ford’s answer to GM and Mopar’s big blocks. The 429 and 460 engines were mostly truck and heavy car workhorses, but one version stood out above all…

The Boss 429, with its hemi-style heads and huge valves, was built to destroy the competition. Rare then, collectible now, and still inspiring crate builds today.
Why it matters: Big, bold, and born for muscle.