The 283 (4.7-liter) was one of the most popular engines on the 1961 Impala, obviously alongside the six-cylinder sibling that provided more economical driving.The base 283 was offered with a 2-barrel configuration and developed 170 horsepower, whereas the upgraded version was fitted with a 4-barrel carburetor and therefore produced 230 horsepower. The same engine is … Read more
Mustang was already Ford’s superstar in 1965, especially as the 1964 1/2 model was selling like hotcakes, and the carmaker was prepared for the first refresh as part of the next model year. But Thunderbird continued to be a head-turning machine, especially thanks to the more luxurious touch that it brought to the market. Fortunately … Read more
While some car relics can be revived, others might not be worthy, but they could be donors and save other vehicles, true treasures – and we would love to see more success stories about saved vehicles. Over the years, the term “barn-find” evolved from vehicles found in sheds and, well, barns, to pretty much any … Read more
If you’re in the restoration business, you probably know already that finding a Mustang to restore isn’t by any means difficult. Ford’s pony is one of the most popular choices on this side of the market, and a decent project shouldn’t cost more than a few thousand dollars. On the other hand, not all Mustang … Read more
This Pontiac is one of the rarest Judges from early 1969 and comes with a Hollywoodian life story. Found in decrepit condition, rescued and brought back to life and superstardom. This particular GTO was bought by its current owner in 1998 – the video shows photos of the car from back then. It was not … Read more
Whenever I hear the word “suburban,” I instantly think about the Chevrolet hauler. And I bet you do, too, for one simple reason. The Chevy Suburban came to be in 1934 and is still in production almost 90 years later (as of 2023). In short, it’s not only a legendary forerunner to the modern SUV, … Read more
It’s almost impossible to find any car out there that’s more appealing than a homologation model. But within their own ranks, these special vehicles have their own stars, examples that stood out over the years through achievements, fittings, or even ownership.One of the homologation special families is that of the Boss 429. We know it … Read more
The year was 1965, and Chevrolet’s Impala was getting ready to set a record that not even the GM brand anticipated.Impala became the first car in the United States after WWII to sell more than 1 million units in a single year. The achievement is even more impressive given that the Impala was a relatively … Read more
Historically speaking, 1969 was a pretty important year for Chevrolet Impala. This is because 1969 was the last year when the Impala SS was produced, with the model eventually resurrected back in 1994. The last Chevrolet Impala SS was therefore offered with just one engine, a 427 (7.0-liter) V8 available with three power configurations, namely … Read more
The debut of the Impala in 1958 and the unexpected overnight hit it has become kind of changed Chevrolet’s priorities. And without a doubt, this happened just at the right time, as the main role of the Impala was to put the GM brand back on the map at a time when Ford was already … Read more