Steve Magnante:Grant, your Ford 427 is a rare bird! Today when we speak of Ford 427s, most folks envision stealthy, poked-and-stroked Windsor small-blocks in Fox Mustangs wearing 5.0 fender badges.

The Ford 427 SOHC engine, famously known as the “Cammer,” is celebrated as the rarest engine ever produced by Ford. In 1964, only 50 units were hand-built specifically for NASCAR racing homologation.

You see, this one doesn't have what you would expect under the hood. Nope, this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is fielding a 427 SOHC Cammer V-8! About 8 years ago the owner did a full restoration of the Mustang ...

Ford's big block engines are among the best-known and most respected V8s in American history. From the pure-blooded racing heritage of the 427 and its derivatives to the massive torque-happy 429 in ...