Chrysler's iconic 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8 is widely celebrated, but before its dominance, there was another powerhouse under the hood of Mopar vehicles in the 1960s—the Max Wedge.
In 1951, Chrysler introduced hemispherical combustion chambers to its production cars, but it momentarily shelved the design in 1958. The HEMI resurgence occurred in 1964 with the...
In the late '80s, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo faced a steady decline in popularity. Despite a robust start in 1981, with nearly 188,000 units sold, the momentum dwindled. The 1984 refresh marked a significant downturn, and by 1988, the final year of the fourth generation, sales plummeted from 112,000 units to a mere 30,000...
Introduced in 1936, the Buick Century emerged as a mid-range model, nestled between the Special and the Roadmaster in Buick's lineup. Sporting the shorter wheelbase of the Special but equipped with the potent engine of the Roadmaster, the Century quickly earned a reputation as the hot rod among full-size Buicks.
After a brief hiatus in...
In the automotive world, 1961 marked a significant milestone with the introduction of the Chevrolet Impala SS. This iconic model not only paved the way for its own success but also influenced the performance features of other Chevrolet cars like the Chevelle and Nova.
Initially, the Super Sport package, priced at a modest $53.80, didn't...
Sales and Performance Shifts
Dodge's iconic Super Bee underwent a notable redesign in 1970, attempting to counter the challenges faced by the declining performance car trend. Despite the efforts, the impact was evident as sales dropped significantly. In 1969, nearly 30,000 Super Bees were produced, but the numbers plummeted to 15,500 in the following year...
