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Uncommon Motors

When ordinary just won't do

Perfectly Restored 1969 Chevy Impala SS 427 – Muscle in the Full Size Family Car

May 8, 2017 by Paul Crowe

The subtle sleeper, a 1969 Chevy Impala SS 427

At the height of the 1960s muscle car era, manufacturers were combining high horsepower engines with almost every car in their lineup. Ford had their 7 litre Galaxie and Chevy built the Impala SS 427. This one from 1969, is completely restored to almost the exact factory condition, with a few slight, though reversible changes, looking exactly like a brand new car would have … [Read more...]

If You’re Considering a Corvair, Why Not Consider a V8 Up Front?

September 5, 2016 by Paul Crowe

1965 Chevrolet Corvair with 305 Chevy V8 up front

Some cars just cry out for an engine swap, the lure of more power and performance creates an irresistible urge too hard to resist, but some owners take the idea a step further and put the transplant in a new location, like in this 1965 Corvair where the old flat six out back was replaced with a 305 Chevy V8 installed up front. Nice! Of course, the old swing arm rear … [Read more...]

Previously on Uncommon Motors

1943 Kettenkrad

1943 Kettenkrad Totally Restored – the WW2 Motorcycle With Tracks

Turbonique thrust engines

Turbonique Thrust Engines to Satisfy Your Inner Mad Max

Offyette Quarter Midget Racer

Offyette Quarter Midget Racer

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