Posts Tagged: GM
Rev up your nostalgia engines as we cruise back to 1973 with a Chevrolet Monte Carlo that’s barely broken in with just 25,444 original miles! This classic beauty, a one-family gem, takes us on a retro test drive, showcasing why it was GM’s crown jewel and Motor Trend’s car of the year. It’s like finding a four-wheeled time capsule, complete with that ’70s charm and a dash of disco flair. Buckle up for a joyride down memory lane with this pristine piece of automotive history!
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.
Get ready to rev your engines and flashback to 1966 with the Chevrolet El Camino! This year, the El Camino stepped up its game with the 396 (6.5 L) engine, giving it the power to conquer the quarter mile in style at mid to low 14-second times. Sharing its sleek sheet metal with the Chevelle, it offers options ranging from the no-frills, vinyl-floored version to the swanky Custom edition with Malibu-like interiors. It’s like a mullet on wheels: business in the front, party in the back!
Chevrolet SS, the car everyone loved but nobody bought, is officially hitting the brakes after 2017. General Motors North America President Alan Batey announced this sad news at the Detroit Auto Show, leaving car enthusiasts shaking their heads in disbelief. The SS, with its roots in Australia, will cease production as GM wraps up its operations down under. It seems the SS was the wallflower of the automotive prom—underrated, unnoticed, and now, unfortunately, unavailable.
Hold onto your hubcaps, folks! The Chevy Camaro’s fifth generation roared onto the scene in 2009, initially track-bound, but ready for retail in 2010. Built in Canada, this beastly beauty started under $25k in 2013—unless you wanted the ZL1, packing 580 horsepower and possibly costing more than your first house! The Camaro briefly vanished from showrooms but returned with a bang, flaunting concept cars and prototypes from auto shows to NASCAR, even dabbling in E85 fuel. It’s a muscle car lover’s dream!
The 1956 Buick Special, the last hurrah before the LeSabre took over the entry-level throne in 1958, is a beast with a heart of 322 cubic inches of V8 might, roaring with 250 HP. Like a fashion statement from the ’50s, it sports three vent ports per fender, making you the talk of the town—or at least the block. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, you can feast your eyes on this classic icon without having to polish its chrome yourself.
