The 409 was strictly 1x4 or 2x4 equipped. Despite Corvette chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov's loud opposition, GM considered adding the 348/409 to the Corvette option list as early as 1958.

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Q: Hi, Greg, I enjoy reading your articles every week. My letter deals with the 1962 Chevy Biscayne 409 as when I was a young lad of 5 years old, my dad bought one right off the showroom floor. I ...

Q: Hi, Greg, I enjoy reading your articles every week. My letter deals with the 1962 Chevy Biscayne 409 as when I was a young lad of 5 years old, my dad bought one right off the showroom floor. I ...

Q: Hi, Greg, I enjoy reading your articles every week. My letter deals with the 1962 Chevy Biscayne 409 as when I was a young lad of 5 years old, my dad bought one right off the showroom floor. I t… ...

Q: Hi, Greg, I enjoy reading your articles every week. My letter deals with the 1962 Chevy Biscayne 409 as when I was a young lad of 5 years old, ...