In the Chevy world, very few engines have the wow factor of a 409. Be it a bone-stock restoration or a high-end race engine, the allure of a 409 lies in its unique design and rarity. When Chevrolet ...

As one of the 15,019 409-powered Chevrolets produced for 1962, Gary Anderson's immaculately restored Super Sport Impala convertible is an exceptional example of the '60s Super Stock street car breed.

We left off last month having just begun the 409 assembly process. The crankshaft is installed, and the remaining components are ready for final assembly. We had to send the connecting rods to the ...