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 song ...

Let's clear it up right here. The Chevy 409 is no more of a truck engine than the Chevy small-block 350 or big-block 454. Just because GM used each of these engines in heavy-duty commercial ...

The 1962 Impala came with the same standard engine choices as its predecessor, so the customers could order the car with either a six-cylinder developing 135 horsepower or a 283 (4.6-liter) ...

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 ...

This incredible garage find was uncovered by San Antonio’s Gordon Chisenhall, who seems to have a penchant for unearthing relics from hot rodding’s bygone days. The ’61 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 used to ...

Step inside this beautifully preserved 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS, complete with the legendary 409 engine and a classic 4-speed manual. This red standout captures everything enthusiasts love about true ...