In 1964, Ford introduced this incredible powerplant as a response to Chrysler’s NASCAR-conquering 426 HEMI. While things didn’t go quite as planned, it remains one of the most impressive V8 engines ...

For automakers, the 1960s were a time of unbridled power and speed. Prior to the arrival and widespread implementation of emissions control devices in the 1970s, car manufacturers were pumping out a ...

When Carroll Shelby was asked to choose his favorite car is, he’d often respond, “the next one.” The latest concept from his namesake company, Shelby American, is now complete and if the man himself ...

In 1958, Ford introduced its new FE series of V8 engines (short for Ford-Edsel) to replace the short-lived Y-block — itself a replacement for the truly antiquated flathead V8s. The FE was a tremendous ...

During the mid-1960s, many Americans were obsessed with automobiles. Teenagers cruised the main drag through countless small towns on warm summer evenings. Families loaded up in their cars to attend ...

There are few engines in hot rodding as iconic and mysterious as the 427ci Ford Cammer. The high-winding big block had overhead cams, sodium-filled valves, and 657 horsepower (when equipped with twin, ...

In terms of sheer horsepower, the 1960s were truly the golden decade for American cars. Car manufacturers were locked in fierce competition, challenging what was possible both on the streets and the ...

If you were to list the most iconic muscle cars of the '60s and early '70s, the 1969 Mustang fastback would have to be near the top of that list. The Mustang fastbacks have always had iconic lines, ...

Commissioned in 1994 and completed in 1997 as the personal vehicle of ERA Replica Automobiles founder Peter Portante, this ...

Should we stumble upon a way-back machine, we’ll be sure to set the dial for March 1968 when Ford offered what may have been the bargain of the century. Offered over the counter was part number ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...