The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.

Chevrolet loyalists have argued for generations about which engine family best captures the soul of the muscle car. On one ...

For some classic car enthusiasts, the 1970s and 1980s styles were a bit of a mixed bag in terms of major U.S. automakers. Sure, those decades saw the likes of Ford, Chevy, and Dodge releasing some of ...