“In 1962 the 409/409 engine was a $484 option. This was a smoking hot deal. Next time this one sells, expect the first digit to be a 7 or an 8.” (Hagerty, August 14, 2009). The car in question is, of ...

Collectors treat the 1965 Impala SS 409 as a turning point, where Chevrolet muscle met changing tastes and regulations. Values now reflect that crossroads status, with strong prices for correct cars ...

Named after the graceful African antelope, the Impala moniker always stood for something faster, leaner, and more upscale. From its debut in 1958 as a Bel Air trim to becoming Chevy's full-size halo ...

Brandon Brusca of Carson, CA got started in the Lowrider scene back in the 80's; a time when his grandfather would let him tag along to various classic car cruises. The scene was surreal to the ...

Eric McFarland; Bethany, OK: I am a long-time subscriber and have magazines from the early '80s. Recently, I purchased a complete '65 Chevy 409 engine for a fantastically low price. On teardown (the ...