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The Chevy 409 Was So Fast People Sang About It

Mecum is auctioning an original 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 409 in its Indy sale. The 409 cu-in (6.7-liter) V8 helped kick off the 1960s muscle car craze. Rated at up to 409 hp, 1962 409s could run the ...
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The Beach Boys sang about it, Hemmings is selling it: Snag the ultimate 1962 Chevrolet 409 bubbletop before it’s gone

Long before the term “muscle car” entered the American lexicon, a factory-built beast dominated drag strips across the United States. The 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe, affectionately known as ...