The king always has rioting subjects. A captain will always have a mutiny. It's the result of that perpetual band of "little guys" who think they can do it better. In the domain of General Motors, the ...

Due to stricter government regulations, the era of unrestrained factory-built performance was coming to an end in 1971. However, GM's excitement division answered with the largest displacement engine ...

The Buick Skylark GS 400 sat at the heart of the late‑sixties muscle car wave, pairing a midsize body with serious big‑block power and understated styling. Collectors now chase these cars not only for ...

Get ready to rumble with one of the most surprising and potent machines from the golden age of American muscle: the 1970 Buick GS 455. This wasn’t just a gentleman’s luxury cruiser; it was a ...

The model year 1970 witnessed the departure of the 400 and the introduction of the 455ci (7.5-liter) engine, giving birth to the Buick GS 455. The engine could be had in multiple configurations. The ...

The 1970s were a particularly upsetting time for American car enthusiasts. Not only were insurance costs climbing and new emissions regulations strangling big-capacity V8 engines, but the '73 oil ...

It was over, Johnny. The muscle car thing had run its fun, psychedelic course by the early 1970s. Rising insurance rates, falling compression ratios, and looming federal regulations effectively killed ...