Fine Lines: 1960-68 Full-Size Pontiacs....

The Beach Boys had a hit with "409"-singing about a 409 Impala. However the reality is 99% of Impalas,Caprices and Biscaynes built in the '60's are 283 or 327 small-block powered. 396, 409 and 427 versions are rare and priced accordingly. By contrast-every Bonneville, Catalina or Gran Prix built from 1960-68 had at least 389 cubes under the hood, and some had 400,421 or 428!!  The Pontiacs had upgraded interiors as well. The excellent TH400 automatic debuted in 1965, a stunning improvement over the old "Slim Jim" Hydro-matic. If you want one today they make excellent drivers. Their are a million ways to build power into a Pontiac V8, and any suspension or brake upgrades that fit an Impala will fit these cars. Mastermind