The 1960 Chrysler New Yorker did not try to slip quietly into a crowded market. It arrived as a full-size statement car, with extravagant proportions, a dramatic face and one of the most theatrical ...

The rise of the classic muscle car era brought forth a slew of engine-related innovations. For example, the first high-compression V8 built for road use came about in 1949. It was called the Rocket V8 ...