That's exactly what happened with Ford's 427 SOHC V8, famously known as the ... which required manufacturers to sell at least 500 cars equipped with their race engines to the public.

Though overshadowed by the likes of the 426 HEMI, 427 "side oiler", or 454 LS6, these five muscle car V8s were engineering masterpieces ...

The 1960s and 1970s gave us a long list of epic muscle cars, including these impressive upscale models conceived for those who wanted a bit more than just power ...

The 427 was the pinnacle of the Cobras, which Shelby first started building in 1963. They were rowdy cars from the get-go, the combination of Ford V8 power ... a Hemi-equipped version of the ...

The 427 was kicked out, and all Ford had to do was sell a few cars equipped with it, but they simply gave up. Imagine how different the Golden Age would have been if the Torino had 600+ horsepower ...

The Aussie market is in a slump. Mainstream and sports cars aren't cutting it overseas, but collectable rarities are still ...

Explore the Golden Age of muscle cars with big-block V-8s like the Chevy 454 LS6 (450 hp) and Chrysler 426 Hemi, sparked by ...

In the beautiful world of big-block muscle cars, the 1970 Ford Torino Cobra Jet often plays second fiddle to the likes of the Hemi Cuda or a Yenko-tuned Chevy 427. But in the latest episode of ...

It is important to note that all the reported figures for Ford's latest ... while C/D tested that car closer to 3812 lbs. The government also lists a generic 5.0-liter equipped car at 4113 lbs ...

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