With the 455 Rocket V8, the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 had 365 horsepower (over 400 horses was closer to the truth) on tap, as well ...

A restored and customized 1973 Oldsmobile 442 takes center stage, complete with a strong 455 engine note. How does classic design blend with modern upgrades? ‘Americans are going to feel it’: Bessent ...

Oooh, two General Motors V8s within a cubic inch of each other! They have to be nearly the same engine, right? After all, the Chevrolet 454 and Pontiac 455 come from the same corporate parent, and ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

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 ...

When most people picture an Oldsmobile, they probably don't think of something fast. More often than not, these vehicles are known for being rather pedestrian sedans and coupes, typically owned by ...

[Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the Winter 2011 issue of MotorTrend Classic] Imagine the Indianapolis Colts playing the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. Payton versus Eli, ...

This is a 1970 455 long block that has absolutely no ring ridge in the cylinders. Please look at stamped vin tag pad to verify that it is a 1970 built in Lansing Michigan. This engine was removed ...