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In the land of roaring engines and screeching tires, the 1967 Chevy 302 engine strutted its stuff with a high-rise aluminum intake and a chromed dipstick tube that said, “I’m shiny and I know it!” With a conservative 290 hp but secretly packing closer to 376 hp, it was like a bodybuilder in a tuxedo. This beast could do the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds, leaving competitors eating its dust. Even emissions regulations couldn’t stop this powerhouse, as it elegantly burned vapors like a dragon on a diet.
In Part 4a of our muscle car series, we dive into Buick’s glory days with the Riviera, proving luxury and performance can coexist without a hint of Cadillac’s snobbery. From ’63 to ’65, the Riviera was the suave underdog, sporting a “Nailhead” V8 engine that could make a cheetah blush. With a smooth ride and power features like no other, it was the James Bond of cars—classy, fast, and always leaving a lasting impression. Plus, owning one now is like having a golden ticket in the muscle car Willy Wonka factory!