The 1963 Chevrolet Impala 409 has never been subtle. Even among Chevrolet loyalists, the W-motor big blocks carry a mythic glow, the kind of powerplants that helped rewrite performance expectations ...

The 1962 model year marked the end for the 348 engine on the Impala series, with Chevrolet finally ditching the engine that's been available on the car since the late '50s. The 348 was, in many ways, ...

Q: Hi, Greg, first of all I would like to say that I look forward to reading your accurate and interesting articles in all of the newspapers and websites I see it in. However, there are two ...

Q: Hello Greg and I enjoy your columns on the muscle and collector cars. I have a 1961 Impala Super Sport that I just purchased from my brother. It’s been in the family for 20 years. It has a 1962 409 ...

It's one thing to see these two pristine cars sitting there, the 1932 Ford five-window coupe -- little deuce coupe -- with its 327 Chevy engine, and the red-and-cream 1962 Chevrolet Impala with the ...

You young guns eyeball this ark carefully. It comes from a time when cars were cars, when they had a face and an identity of their own. Dig it. About 1/2-mile long. The girth of a pregnant hippo. More ...

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.

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 ...

The 1961 model year was a time of important progress for the Chevrolet Impala. Right off the bat, the styling was changed for the better with the elimination of the wild fins seen on the 1959 and 1960 ...