Why Building the 409 Engine Was Such a Challenge. Discover the challenges involved in building the 409 engine and the details ...

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 ...

Chevrolet enjoyed a banner year in 1962. The celebration of that golden anniversary year not only saw strong sales, but Chevrolet witnessed wildly popular acceptance of the newly introduced 409ci ...

There are cars, and then there are cultural flashpoints wrapped in heavy sheet metal. In the pantheon of American performance, few machines command the breathless reverence of a dual-quad, four-speed, ...

Back before the era of serious muscle cars began, there was a vehicle that combined Chevrolet's largest new engine with the most luxurious version of its popular full-sized car, the Impala. The 409 ...

The pickup truck is the quintessentially American vehicle – one that quickly spread throughout the world like wildfire. However, the other pickup, the sedan, although popular in other countries and ...

Q: Hello Greg and I enjoy your columns on the muscle and collector cars. I have a 1961 Impala Super Sport that I just purchased from my brother. It’s been in the family for 20 years. It has a 1962 409 ...