With 440 cubic inches and nearly 500 lb-ft of torque, the Dodge 440 Magnum V8 was a leading player on the ’60s muscle car scene. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Goodbye AMC Hornet, Hello 1978 Concord
For 1978, American Motors moved the compact Hornet platform upmarket, gave it a new exterior look, and created the more luxurious Concord. Continue reading
One Year Only: The 1971 Mustang Boss 351
The 1971 Boss 351 was one of the quickest Mustangs produced in its day, but it remained in the lineup for only a single year. Continue reading
1974: The Last Pontiac GTO (For a While)
In 1974, Pontiac produced its last GTO. Or so it seemed at the time, but the muscle car concept was briefly resurrected 30 years later.
Paradigm Shift: Pontiac for 1955
Pontiac came to market in 1955 with an all-new car that offered genuine appeal to a broader and younger audience. Continue reading
Chevy’s Mightiest Small-Block V8: the 1964-65 375 HP L84
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
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