Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Ford's big block engines are among the best-known and most respected V8s in American history. From the pure-blooded racing heritage of the 427 and its derivatives to the massive torque-happy 429 in ...

The Ford 385-series big-block V8 powered everything from Boss 429 Mustangs to F-350 trucks. Learn about this versatile engine ...

When the '70s arrived, the decade should have suited the muscle car genre perfectly. Gone were the hippy vibes and painted Volkswagens, replaced by a time filled with glam rock, disco, and punk. The ...

Invented by Frenchman Leon Levavasseur to power airplanes, the mighty V8 has become an icon of American automotive history. Cadillac introduced America to the V8 motor in 1914, and the car industry ...