“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 ...

The 1965 Impala SS 409 sits at the intersection of mass-market success and true rarity, a high performance option tucked inside one of the most common American cars of its era. Understanding how ...

Six decades ago, Chevrolet’s full-size cars underwent an epic overhaul. The X-frame chassis that had underpinned the Bowtie brand’s family sedans, coupes, convertibles and more since 1958 was out, ...

Like many full-size nameplates that debuted in the 1950s, the Chevrolet Impala went racing in the early 1960s. Introduced in 1963, the Z11 lightweight drag racer is arguably the meanest and rarest ...

There is something awe-inspiring about a 409, and if looking at this end doesn't get you excited, listening to the sound coming from the custom 3-inch exhaust system will. If there's a new style afoot ...

Chevrolet enjoyed a banner year in 1962. The celebration of that golden anniversary year not only saw strong sales, but Chevrolet witnessed wildly popular acceptance of the newly introduced 409ci ...