Convertible Cabriolet. As the name implies, it is a convertible model of a roofless car when the top is folded down and a coupe when the top is put up. It accommodates the driver and 2 passengers in the front seat and 3 in the rear seat (storage type: rumble seat). When the top is folded down, it is neatly stored inside the body. This style is attractive and this model is said to be the best among all other Ford models. This model was the first to adapt the steel disc wheels to replace the conventional spoke wheel. The style of Convertible Cabriolet of the Ford 68 series in 1963 caught on popularity, but what is more interesting is the side valve (SV) type V8 engine. In sales competition with Chevrolet, Ford adapted a V8 engine to popular cars in competition with the 6 cylinder engine of Chevrolet. The major characteristic of this engine is smoothness of revolution. Compared to a 4 cylinder engine, the 6 cylinder engine had a better balance. To compete against this advantage, the V8 engine of Ford offered smoothness like an electric motor. American devotees regard this SV type V8 engine as the secret (true) best seller car of Henry Ford and hold it dear to their hearts by calling it the “EARLY FORD V8”. Data: Water cooled engine, V type side valve, 8 cylinders, displacement 3,621m3, 85HP