In 1955 Chrysler introduced the polyspherical cylinder-head design for its Spitfire V8, a less-expensive alternative to the mighty but costly hemi. Continue reading
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Autodynamics: The 1957 Dodge Story
For 1957, Dodge brought a new term to the automotive vocabulary: autodynamics. Let’s check out the cars and see what that was all about. Continue reading
Inside the Dodge 440 Magnum V8, 1967-71
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
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
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
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
1974: The Last Real Plymouth Road Runner?
Plymouth’s entry in the muscle car wars, the Road Runner, outlived the muscle car era. So what year was the last “real” Road Runner? Opinions will vary. Continue reading