As GM grew and flourished along with the U.S. auto industry in the middle of the 20th century, its divisions began building larger engines. Buick was the first automaker to use a V6 engine in a ...

For many gearheads, the year 1970 represents the peak of the muscle car era — or at least the peak of the first muscle car era. A big part of what conspired to make 1970 special is that to remain ...

The 1970s were a particularly upsetting time for American car enthusiasts. Not only were insurance costs climbing and new emissions regulations strangling big-capacity V8 engines, but the '73 oil ...

What’s the one thing that connects 1963 and 1968, apart from the arithmetical 5? A General Motors ban on racing and all-out performance and Oldsmobile’s superb workaround rebellion against that very ...

When Dr. Mondello Collaborates with Dr. Oldsmobile, the Rx is Pure Power! When it comes to selecting an engine for Bracket I competition, the big-clock Olds is often over looked, yet the design is ...

Get ready to rumble with one of the most surprising and potent machines from the golden age of American muscle: the 1970 Buick GS 455. This wasn’t just a gentleman’s luxury cruiser; it was a ...

The year is 1970, and the war in Detroit is ravaging the automotive landscape like there would be no tomorrow (there wasn’t). Cubic inches and horsepower were literally crowding the showroom floors of ...