Chevrolet needs no introduction. Founded in 1911, Chevrolet became the “people’s car” of the General Motors Company.
The 1960s would be a decade of Chevrolet muscle car dominance. Models like the Impala, Chevrolet Chevelle, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Nova, and Chevrolet Camaro would ultimately define the muscle car category, making use of some of the brand’s most famous engines. The Chevy 302, Chevy 327, and Chevy 350 were all made famous due to their power potential and affordability. Take a look at our extensive Chevrolet archive below.
Dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, muscle cars have long been an integral part of Americana culture. Ever since the first Pontiac GTO (or Chrysler 300) rolled off the assembly line, Americans have been asking themselves: How can I make this car go faster and faster? While in the old days, usually that meant…
It goes without saying that Chevy has one of the most celebrated engine catalogs of any automotive manufacturer around the world, and their small-block V8s are a big part of that legacy. While the basic recipe has remained the same for nearly half a century, the Chevy LT1 threw some new in with the old…
The Chevrolet Corvette has always been the pinnacle of American sports car performance. Since the 1950s, the Corvette has represented the best that the US has to offer. When the C7 Corvette hit the streets in 2014, it borrowed elements of the generations before it while also defining a new direction. The flowing body lines…
Forever immortalized in the Beach Boys’ song “Shut Down,” the Chevrolet 327 V8 engine is the stuff of legends. Produced for the 1962–1969 model years, the 327 engine was available in nearly every Chevy model at some point, from trucks to passenger cars, as well as a few exotics, too. By far, the most iconic…
Since the 1950s, few things have been associated as closely with Americana as muscle car culture. Muscle cars have been making their mark in America for roughly seven decades, originally powered by big-block V8 engines sending massive amounts of raw horsepower to only the rear wheel drive. There was an unfortunate lull from the mid-’70s…
There are a ton of reasons to drive a Corvette. The name alone is enough for some people. Other people appreciate the Corvette for what it represents. Since 1953, the Vette has almost singlehandedly represented the United States in the competitive sportscar segment. In many ways, the C6 Corvette took the famous model to new…
Typically, when you think of expensive cars, what comes to mind? A Ferrari 250 GTO, Bugatti Chiron, or McLaren F1 perhaps? European sports cars have topped auction sales figures for decades, but that has changed in recent years. As more time passes between the hay day of the classic muscle car and now, prices are…
Since its initial release in 1965, the Chevy 396 big block has been one of the top racing engines available. During its production run, it appeared in Camaros, Chevelles, El Caminos, and even briefly in the Corvette. Known for its thunderous output, stout reliability, and solid design, Chevy’s 396 big block has maintained its status…
For nearly fifty years, Chevy small block V8 engines were some of the top choices available for domestic vehicles. They powered everything from muscle cars, to sports cars, to economy sedans and vans, and even trucks and SUVs. Incredibly, Chevy has manufactured well over 100 million small block engines since 1954. Among the different versions,…
Here’s a scene: You’re walking down the street with a few buddies that say they know their way around an engine when a torch red C7 Corvette steamrolls by with a downshift that breaks the rears loose for a second, just for a bit of fanfare. One of your walking partners says, “I love me…
The Chevrolet 454 big block was introduced in 1970 and is still available today as a crate engine. It’s best known for its use in the 1970-1974 Corvette, but it’s also popular in the Caprice, Chevelle, and El Camino of the same era. With over 50 years of history to unpack, the Chevy 454 7.4L…
Corvette History First Generation 1953-1962 The Chevrolet Corvette first appeared in 1953 as a unique American entry into the sports car market dominated by European makes. Although not a muscle car by definition, the Corvette used muscle car powertrains and has represented American performance for almost fifty years. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Comments: The first Corvette…
