The Oldsmobile Rocket 88 V8, which debuted in 1949, was a big deal. In hindsight, you could argue it was the moment that ushered in the American muscle car era. This 5.0-liter engine, developed to ...

The best known Olds muscle car, however, is either a 1968 or 1969 Hurst Olds 442, both the most desirable Olds muscle cars ever built. The ’68 was finished in silver and black while the ’69 ...

In the world of Olds drag motors, anyone spinning his Rocket beyond 6,500 rpm is considered a sadist. Sure enough, this big-butt mule registered 449.4 hp at a lazy 5,000 rpm and 542 lb-ft of ...