The Chevrolet 409 Impala is a classic American muscle car that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts and collectors alike. Produced during a brief yet impactful period, the 409 Impala remains a ...

The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines. While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys song ...

From the March 1965 issue of HOT ROD: The 396ci big-block Chevy had just dropped, and we were justifiably excited by its big valves, high-flow ports, and 425 horsepower. Chevrolet’s 427 engine that ...

This incredible garage find was uncovered by San Antonio’s Gordon Chisenhall, who seems to have a penchant for unearthing relics from hot rodding’s bygone days. The ’61 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 used to ...

The 1963 Chevrolet Impala 409 has never been subtle. Even among Chevrolet loyalists, the W-motor big blocks carry a mythic glow, the kind of powerplants that helped rewrite performance expectations ...

The Chevrolet Bel Air was a long-lasting staple of the Bowtie division of General Motors, lasting for just over three decades. However, the general consensus would regard 1955 as the first year of the ...