Wiki says: “When the engine was introduced in 1932, it was a market first in several respects: in cars that were affordable to the emerging mass market consumer, it was the first 8-cylinder, the first V8, and the first V engine to become widely available in automobiles”. Dave’s is owned by Steve Wertheimer, co-creator of Austin’s great rat rod car show, the Lonestar Round Up, coming April 4.  Don’t miss it.