Back in the day, Chevrolet had the 348 engine, but it was more of a boat anchor. But when they came out with the 409, featuring one horsepower per cubic inch, it was a pretty big deal.

The infamous Chevy 409 V-8 was the automaker s top production engine from 1961-1965. Chevrolet s 409 engine have a prominent valve cover on each side of the V-8.

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 ...

The W-series engine broke new ground for Chevrolet as the company's first big-block. Introduced in 1958, and produced in displacements of 348 and 409 cubic inches, the W-motors achieved success in ...

Some racers campaigned a two-door Chevy II, some a four-door, and others a station wagon. We have seen 283, 327, and 409 engines in Chevy IIs. Not much more was said/stated/announced by the factory.

It was, in fact, its very heart – the illustrious 409 V8. The 6.7-liter legend lived a short life – by 1965, it was already outdated and discontinued and replaced by what is arguably Chevrolet ...

Q: Hi, Greg, I enjoy reading your articles and wonder about the 1962 Chevy Biscayne 409. When I was a lad of 5 years old, I went to the local dealer with my dad and he bought one right off the ...

Q: Hi, Greg, I enjoy reading your articles and wonder about the 1962 Chevy Biscayne 409. When I was a lad of 5 years old, I went to the local dealer with my dad and he bought one right off the ...