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The Story of Ford’s “Tame” 427 CID V-8

by Bob Gerometta

The Story of Ford’s “Tame” 427 CID V-8 When we think of the 427 CID Ford...

Why Didn’t Ford Offer the 3 Two-barrel Manifold on the Fairlane GT

by Bob Gerometta

Why Didn’t Ford Offer the 3 Two-barrel Manifold on the Fairlane GT Available on the 1961-62 390...

The Corvette versus F-88 Battle

by Bob Gerometta

Explore the fascinating history of the Corvette versus F-88 battle, two iconic sports cars from the 1950s. Delve into the risky decisions, innovation, and market dynamics that shaped their fates. Discover how Oldsmobile’s F-88, with its revolutionary features, challenged Chevrolet’s Corvette and the impact it could have had on the personal car market.

The 1955-56 Corvette – the car that almost died

by Bob Gerometta

The 1955 Corvette and the players that almost led to its demise. In ’55 the Corvette was on...

Bronco Bustin’

by Bob Gerometta

Hot as a pistol today, the 1966-70 Bronco got a lot of press- a lot of kudos – but,...

The Bronco Story

by Bob Gerometta

The Bronco Story Ford made a big point about the Bronco being a ton of fun at it’s...

Revving Up with Alex Taylor

by Alex Lucas

If you follow the drag racing scene or are familiar with MotorTrend’s digital shows, you may recognize Alex Taylor from MotorTrend’s Hot Rod Garage show. But Alex’s passion for automobiles goes far beyond hosting a digital TV show – it’s been a part of her life since she was a child. We hope you enjoy getting to know Alex and learning more about her journey in the automotive industry. It’s a testament to the power of following your passion and turning your dreams into reality.

1955-1982 Pontiac Small Journal and Large Journal V8s

by Bob Gerometta

Discover the differences between small main journal and large main journal Pontiac V8 engines. Pontiac’s V-8s were all small blocks, sharing the same connecting rod length 6.625 inches, except for the later short deck 301 CID and 265 CID. Learn which engines used smaller main journals, such as the early 287-370 CID engines and which used “large” mains, like the 421 CID, 428 CID, and 455 CID engines. Find out more about each series of V-8s by clicking the image links. All Pontiac V-8s were phased out in 1981.