The most powerful of the first-generation small-block Chevy V8s was the L84 available in 1964-65 Corvettes, boasting 327 cubic inches and 375 horsepower. Let’s dig into the details. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Plymouth Class of 1956
For 1956, Plymouth introduced a fresh take on the sensational Forward Look design theme of 1955 called Flight Sweep styling. Now with fins! Continue reading
Supercharged! The 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
To maintain the Golden Hawk’s standing as one of the hotter cars on the road, in 1957 Studebaker added a McCulloch supercharger to the 289 cubic-inch V8. Continue reading
Short Truck, Long Story: the 1964-70 Dodge A100 Compact Pickup
The stubby Dodge A100 Compact Pickup might be almost forgotten today, if not for a couple of modified versions that became world famous. Continue reading
Tomorrow Meets Today: A 1951 Ford Film
See the state of the art in automotive design, engineering, and manufacturing in the early 1950s in this excellent Ford Motor Company film. Continue reading
1958: Buick’s Truly Horrible, Awful Year
Buick climbed up to third place among the Motor City carmakers in 1955, only to see its sales tumble 67 percent by 1958 when the economy took a downward turn. Continue reading
Power For Decades: The Plymouth/Dodge Flathead Six
With little fanfare, Chrysler’s trusty L-head six faithfully served millions of Plymouth and Dodge owners from 1933 to 1959. Continue reading