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 Buick 455 V8 was one of the most powerful and underrated engines of the American muscle car era, delivering massive torque at a time when horsepower wars defined Detroit performance. Built for big ...

The model year 1970 witnessed the departure of the 400 and the introduction of the 455ci (7.5-liter) engine, giving birth to the Buick GS 455. The engine could be had in multiple configurations. The ...

1970 was the year when GM issued the ‘Fire at will!’ order across its entire four-strong piston legions, revoking the displacement ban for intermediates. That woeful ban on engine size was aimed at ...

As Buick's star continues to rise in the 21st century as a worldwide player in the near-luxury segment, few of its international customers have any inkling of the rich performance history the brand ...