The V8 engine has been around for a long time — since before World War I. It wasn't until 1953, however, that Buick decided to give the V8 a try, replacing its straight-eight and stepping onto the ...

The Buick Skylark had a new option package arrive for the 1965 model year. The Gran Sport package included a 325-horsepower, 401 cubic-inch Nailhead V8 (although it was called a 400 in the Skylark to ...

Every self-respecting motorhead has a special place in their piston-driven hearts for the great American V8s. Choosing a favorite among the masterclass of gas-guzzling, wheel-spinning 20th-century ...

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 mid-1960s were the crucible years of the American muscle car movement. While names like GTO, Mustang, and Chevelle became household staples, Buick took a more understated route. The 1966 Buick ...

The American V-8 engine represents one of the automotive world's most enduring symbols of power and performance. For generations of car enthusiasts, these engines have defined what it means to drive ...

Engine builder Ken Duttweiler(right)and Dave Halderman are plenty pleased with the 2 horsepower-per-cubic-inch performance of their single 4-barrel Buick V6. Duttweiler found that torque readings and ...