The first Chevrolet V8 engine to succeed commercially was the 1955 small block. But it wasn't Chevy's first V8. That came ...

When most enthusiasts talk about Chevrolet’s V8 legacy, the story usually begins in 1955 with the legendary small-block. That engine earned its reputation honestly—it was affordable, powerful, and ...

General Motors is part of the heart and soul of the American automotive industry. Yet, GM has had an impressive automotive presence outside the U.S. for over a century that most Americans never got to ...

To discuss the rat, we must first discuss the mouse. In 1954, Ford squeaked past Chevrolet in sales by a 2% margin (1,165,942 vs. 1,143,561), a reversal of the previous year when Chevy beat Ford by 7% ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Introduced in 1953 as one of the first American-built sports cars, the Chevrolet Corvette was almost cancelled a year later due to slow sales and numerous quality issues. In 1955, however, the sports ...

Allegedly capable of spitting out over 600 naturally aspirated horses, this experimental big-block V8 never got a proper chance to shine but still became an American engineering legend. Follow us: ...