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) ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

No doubt about it, the 409-powered Impala was the original crown prince of 1960s American muscle. Eulogized by popular songwriters of the era, the Chevy 409 made its mark with the American consumer.

To the uninitiated, the idea of a very basic-looking, stripped-down Chevy Impala with steel wheels selling for over $200,000 at auction might seem absurd. There's no doubt that the Chevy Impala, with ...

When talking about barn finds, we usually think about derelict classic cars that come out of storage after a very long time. But it's not always like that. Some so-called barn finds are actually ...

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 ...

Back before the era of serious muscle cars began, there was a vehicle that combined Chevrolet's largest new engine with the most luxurious version of its popular full-sized car, the Impala. The 409 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Muscle car fans will still be arguing about who got there first long after the world’s oil wells have finally run dry. Was it Olds with its Rocket 88, Chrysler’s letter-series cars, or the Pontiac GTO ...

She’s so fine, my 409. This is NOT what the Beach Boys had in mind. This rare 409-powered 1963 Chevy Impala wagon is a mix of plain black wrapper, Big Block sleeper, luxo-barge, and family truckster.