Fine 409 Bel Air. Originally published in the October 1994 issue of Hot Rod magazine. HOT ROD Staff Writer Jan 01, 2023. ... Instead, Auto Meter gauges were hung below the dash, ...

One of the hottest tunes on the radio in 1962 was a little ditty by a group of surf-loving teens who extolled excitement over something called a “4-0-9.” The Beach Boys weren't the only ones ...

Something a 409 Bel Air would get done in around 14 seconds, according to a test performed by Motor Trend back in the day (with dealer-available 4.56 gears, mind you).