The Chevrolet L79 327 cubic inch V-8 did something unusual in the muscle era. It delivered big-block punch in a small-block package, and it did it in cars that people actually drove to work, to the ...

The small block L79 327 has become one of the most coveted powerplants ever fitted to a mid‑year Corvette, combining everyday drivability with serious performance. For collectors and drivers alike, ...

As one of a gazillion Chevy high-performance guys who grew up in the late '50s and '60s, the 1965-1968 L79 327 (rated at both 350 hp and 325 hp) was for many the "Best Overall Chevy Small-Block of the ...

Over the years, it has been common knowledge the fact that popular models attract a niche cult following towards their earliest production series. And that is valid for both vintage and new models. We ...

When the gearheads of the world get together to talk about the most powerful vehicles from the early muscle car era, those sporting the more notable big block engines of the day tend to take up most ...

With all the political talk about trade pacts and free-trade agreements among countries around the globe, it's worth remembering a time when tariffs weighed heavily in the cross-border commerce ...

Although the first American compact car, the Nash Rambler, arrived in 1950, the Big Three didn't join the segment until about a decade later. In 1959, Ford rolled out the Falcon, and Plymouth ...

But that changed in 1965. For a mere $107.60 over the base 250hp 327, the new L79 offered both Corvette shoppers something attractive and new. With 350 hp at 5,800 rpm, the L79 was only 15 hp shy of ...

This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L79 for sale on Exotic Car Trader features a meticulous frame-off restoration and a powerful 327 V8, showcasing true collector quality. The 1967 Chevrolet ...

The introduction of the third-generation Chevrolet Corvette for the 1968 model year brought a brand-new look for the Bow Tie brand icon, with sharp, chiseled fender lines that flowed into the rear ...

Imagine graduating high school and your dad says you can have any car you want. Today it seems you have to be rather rich but, back in the 1960s, it seems it was more attainable. In the case of Roger ...

The continuation of this series came about after a letter from reader John Tremul requesting we take a look at another set of serious small-blocks. The primary difference between these and the ...