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This 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS hides a built 396 big-block under understated Cortez Silver paint — Edelbrock aluminum heads, a Performer RPM intake, and a four-speed manual all working together to make a compact economy body genuinely dangerous off the line. RamblinAround takes it for a proper test drive at Fast Lane Classic Cars, burnout included. It’s the classic sleeper formula, executed well. Watch the full test drive to hear what a properly built 396 actually sounds like.
Only 85 of these were ever built, and Tom Cotter’s latest Barn Find Hunter discovery needs a full restoration — yet somehow, most of the original parts are still there, waiting to be reassembled. Hagerty pegs the project’s value at seven figures, which raises the obvious question: what could possibly be this rare? The video won’t hand you the answer up front, and neither will we. Watch to find out what Cotter uncovered this time.
The Dodge Charger nameplate started somewhere unexpected: a fastback built on the Coronet platform in 1966, with a console-heavy interior most fans have completely forgotten. Order one with a 426 Hemi, as this Brothers Collection car’s original buyer did, and you get one of the rarest Chargers in existence. V8TV’s Muscle Car of the Week digs into everything the 1968 redesign later overshadowed. See where the Charger legend actually began.
While most drag radial record chasers built around the same well-worn LS platform, Doug Cook and Motion Raceworks bet on the newer, far less proven Gen V LT4 instead. Hot Rod’s Drag Week nearly buried the attempt before it started, with wiring gremlins eating up days of the event. 1320Video documents the fix and the record-setting pass that followed. See what it took to make an overlooked engine platform actually work.
Rev up your dreams with the 2009 Pagani Zonda R, a masterpiece of speed and style. This beast flaunts a striking aerodynamic design, ensuring it sticks to the road like glue with cockpit-adjustable downforce. Inside, it’s all about high-quality materials and essential gauges, perfect for the serious racer. Under the hood, a roaring AMG Mercedes 6.0L V12 delivers 750 hp, catapulting you to 60 mph in under 2.6 seconds. Yours for a cool $1.8 million, it’s the ultimate track-ready road car—just don’t forget to build a track in your backyard!
Buick does not usually get invited into muscle car arguments, dismissed as a brand built for comfort rather than speed. This footage from Raceway Park in Englishtown puts that reputation directly to the test against genuine American muscle, in the second installment of a rivalry apparently worth revisiting. Buick’s own performance history, from the Gran Sport to the Grand National, suggests the underdog narrative might not hold up. See who actually wins part two.
Oldsmobile rarely gets the muscle car respect that Chevrolet, Dodge, and Pontiac take for granted, but the W-30 package hiding under this 1969 442 argues otherwise. V8TV pulled this rare Canadian-delivered example, with its functional outside air induction system, straight from the Brothers Collection for Muscle Car of the Week. Few W-30 cars were built to begin with, and even fewer left the country. Find out what makes this one worth episode 98.
Holley breaks down exactly how to choose the right carburetor for your build, covering CFM calculations, street versus race carburetors, and the difference between vacuum and mechanical secondaries. It’s a practical, timestamped guide built to save builders from the expensive trial-and-error of guessing carburetor size. Whether you’re building a daily driver or a dedicated race engine, the sizing mistakes covered here are worth knowing before you buy. Watch to make sure your next carburetor purchase is the right one.
The 2014 Corvette, shedding its “old man’s toy” image, is revving up its appeal to a younger crowd. With its new Stingray logo, it’s not just a car but a youthful icon, making waves in video games like “Gran Turismo.” Sporting a carbon fiber hood and zippy V8 engine, this ‘vette is not just a pretty face. It’s a classic with a twist, boasting high-tech features like direct injection and variable valve timing. And for those who like options, choose between a seven-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.
Ken Katarynchuk’s 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE was ordered in FM3 Panther Pink, one of the rarest paint codes Chrysler ever offered, paired with a 383 V8 and four-speed manual. He’s owned the car since 2001 and knows every detail behind the color, the stripe package, and the SE trim most Challenger buyers skipped. Lou Costabile caught up with him at Carlisle Events to hear the full story. Watch to find out what it takes to live with a color this loud.
Buck Hinkle brought a rare Polyspheric Mopar small-block to the Engine Masters Challenge’s Vintage class, running old Chrysler architecture against modern competitors under serious pressure. Mid-pull, a failed oil filter gasket sent pressurized oil onto red-hot headers, and the dyno cell erupted into flame. HOT ROD Network caught the whole moment on camera. Watch to see how close the run came to disaster — and what it took to walk away from it.
The Maserati Gran Turismo, a sleek 2+2 coupe, burst onto the scene at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show with a Ferrari-designed V8 engine that roared like an Italian opera. Between 2008 and 2012, the Quattroporte teased North America with its 2009 edition, featuring fancy under-door skirts and Bluetooth like a tech-savvy Transformer. Then came the McStradale, a speed demon with a 4.7L engine, achieving 300 km/h while making its predecessors feel like they were on a leisurely Sunday drive in comparison.
Road Test TV pits a $300,000 McLaren MP4-12C — 616 horsepower, paddle-shift dual-clutch transmission, carbon-fiber chassis — against a 1970 Chevelle SS 396 running a four-speed manual you have to shift by hand. They call it a joke comparison in the title, and the price gap alone justifies that framing. But a quarter mile has a way of testing assumptions that a spec sheet can’t settle on its own. Watch to see whether modern supercar technology actually delivers the win it’s supposed to have.
In the world of engines, the Vortec 5700 L31 stands out like a rock star at a classical concert, being the final act of the Chevy small block 350 engines. This V8 truck engine, which powers everything from the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Yukon, is the engine equivalent of a Swiss army knife—versatile and reliable. Despite its lack of reverse flow cooling, it compensates with a robust performance, delivering up to 350 hp. Meanwhile, the 400 cu in engine is the quirky uncle of the family, prone to hot spots but beloved for its torque and racing appeal.