The Hellcat of The 60’s Was Too Fast and Too Expensive😳| Forgotten Legends Ep.3

The 426 Hemi engine, also known as the Elephant, was a force to be reckoned with when it was introduced in 1964. This engine was initially developed for use in NASCAR racing, but it quickly gained popularity among muscle car enthusiasts when released in street trim. When paired with the E-body Chrysler chassis it was a force to be reckoned with.

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[NicksGarage]

Thanks for including us in your video! Excellent content. 👍⭐️

[camelsouttahere.]

A lot of non-car people don't, but I just love the pure excess of dodge, the massive engines and massive superchargers always make me excited

[rockguitarist]

Just imagine how crazy the horsepower race would've become if emissions regulations hadn't killed the over-head cam big blocks that a few divisions had in development.

[RAL-AIM]

As a young kid who grew up in a Hotrod family (mostly GM vehicles) the 426 Hemi was spoken as one of the best motors ever made. Lots of respect in the car scene for being the "LS" of its day. In the 60's and 70's, it was a tough choice to pick something over a proper Hemi if you had the money. My grandfather liked to stay faithful, but I only ever heard brand knocking out of good grace. We love anything with 8 cylinders and a good sound.

[gorageelsewhere]

The quality on these videos are always fantastic. Underrated Channel and I'm glad I found it.

[lance_the_avocado]

This is one of my favorite muscle cars ever. The 1970 Challenger R/T with the 426 Hemi was such an amazing car. Rated at 425 but they made more around an average of 475 stock. It’s also very well known because of the iconic street racer know as the Black Ghost, a 1970 Challenger R/T SE with the iconic 426, I suggest you watch the hagerty video on it, it’s very amazing.

[ellisjackson]

Those 426s are probably the best sounding old school muscle v8 to me. I love seeing people enjoy chargers and challengers on the streets today

[bigpapa]

In the original 1971 movie, the challenger had a 440. In the 97 TV movie it had a 426.

[William-Bill-Munny]

This was never forgotten, at least not by me. After high school 1986 turbo cars and 4cyl imports were so popular I picked up a nimbers matching 1971 Plymouth GTX. I always wanted a hemi car but the 440ci with an air grabber hood at $1, 500 made me a happy camper.

[Nunya]

This was amazingly done. I never knew the Nascar ban on "non-production" motors is basically what spawned the super muscle car Era. Really cool stuff. Companies were like "screw it, we're making these monsters available to the public then" haha

[shaikymandel]

It’s really nice to see the history behind these engines, cause when you own one, you have pride in its history and technology.

[eddy]

If you've ever seen mustard videos, honestly these have just as good production quality, they're great.

[mre_nolasport]

You definitely need your own show. Each episode gets more and more captivating. If I can find a insurance company that wont murder my pockets I definitely want a hellcat.

[rjc]

Dude, you are a true gear head. Please don't stop these videos, you are keeping our culture alive

[raymondpetrovits]

Props to the Chrysler engineers who developed the prototype fighter plane engine with the first hemi. The translation to their muscle car era is legendary.

[edwinthomas]

Your voice is Epic! Makes me feel I was actually in the design room, assembly plant, the dealer and the customer that drove/bought these cars you describe.

[speed]

What other muscle cars would you like to see?

[LICobra]

The original Vanishing Point movie released in 1971 had a 440 magnum 4 speed. The 1997 Vanishing Point made for TV movie had a 426 Hemi 4 speed.

[RogerDuckman]

This feels like a TV show with the quality in these videos. Please never stop making these.

[stevansaunders]

Top notch as usual!! Great narration and content! Thank you! My dad bought a used 1956 300 in the late 50’s early 60’s and told stories of the 331 hemi. It was one of his favorites. 5 thousand pounds monster power and 4 wheel drum brackes😂.