That's exactly what happened with Ford's 427 SOHC V8, famously known as the ... which required manufacturers to sell at least 500 cars equipped with their race engines to the public.

Though overshadowed by the likes of the 426 HEMI, 427 "side oiler", or 454 LS6, these five muscle car V8s were engineering ...

Families loaded up in their cars to attend drive-in movie theaters ... at 4,200 RPM for a dual four-barrel carburetor equipped Ford 427 SOHC. The fairest comparison is likely the 426 Hemi dyno ...

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 2 Door Sedan (Thunderbolt 427) across different levels of condition. Edit options.

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 2 Door Hardtop (427/425hp) across different levels of condition. Edit options.