But the headline grabber was under the hood: Chevrolet’s legendary 409 would ride off into the sunset (early in ’65) and be replaced by the all-new 396-cu.in. Mk IV. The 348/409 Mk.1 big-block ...

The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines. While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys ...

The debut of the Impala in 1958 turned the Bel Air into a redundant model for some buyers in the United States, but Chevrolet used the nameplate to consolidate its full-size presence in the ...

The Chevrolet 409 "W" Big Block V8 debuted in the early 1960s amidst the muscle car revolution and gripped enthusiasts with its power output and performance. With a power output of 425 horsepower ...