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The strange story behind the 426 Hemi Chrysler nearly canceled in development

The 426 Hemi is remembered today as one of the most feared engines in muscle car history, but its path to production was far ...
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This forgotten 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi Super Stock quietly changed drag racing

The 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi Super Stock is one of those rare drag strip monsters that never fully lived in the spotlight, yet ...
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Chrysler’s Second-Gen Hemi Engine Had a Seismic Impact on Hot Rodding

Based on the bones of Chrysler’s first-generation Hemi engine from 1951 to 1958, HOT ROD had a pretty good sense that the new version from 1964 was going to kick ass. Don’t get too excited, fellows, ...
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This 1962 Chrysler 300 Once Had a Prototype 426 Hemi, Still Flaunts the Aluminum Hood

In 1955, Chrysler introduced the C-300, a flagship hardtop model featuring a high-performance V8 engine. It kick-started the 300 letter series, which ended with the 300L in 1965. In 1962, Chrysler ...
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Classic Mopar Stash in Wisconsin Includes Rare HEMI and Six-Pack Muscle Cars

When it comes to Mopars from the golden muscle car era, there's no shortage of rare rigs on the classic car market. However, many HEMI and Six-Pack vehicles are still waiting to be revived in barns ...
Hot Rod

Giant Mopar Pileup in Kentucky—and It’s the Kind You’ll Like!

Although there are more established national Mopar events in the form of the Mopar Nats (known for legal reasons as the “Nats”) and Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, the sheer variety of activities at ...