BIG BLOCKS, was an exhibition on display from August 2, 2022, through December 4, 2022, in Gallery A, and showcased American muscle cars with “big-block” engines housed under the hood. The American muscle car era lasted over a decade of popular flexing with serious horsepower. Popular American car manufacturers were not shy about increased engine size and power, from Chevrolet’s Chevelle to the Buick GSX, and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, all ranging from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
The hoods on these vehicles were up only on select weekends with the first being the weekend of August 2 and then rotating every other weekend through the end of the exhibition.
WAS ON DISPLAY: AUGUST 2, 2022 – DECEMBER 4, 2022
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with Chevy 427/435 HP (Savoy Collection)
1968 Dodge Charger R/T with Hemi 426/425 HP (On loan from Stephens Performance Collection, Anderson, AL)
1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with Ford 428/355 HP (Savoy Collection)
1970 Buick GSX with Buick 455/350 HP (On loan from Wellborn Musclecar Museum, Alexander City, AL)
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 with Chevy 454/450 HP (On loan from Wellborn Musclecar Museum, Alexander City, AL)
1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396/375 HP (Savoy Collection)
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 with Ford 429/375 HP (On loan from Wellborn Musclecar Museum, Alexander City, AL)
1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II with Ford 429/375 HP (On loan from Steve Honnell, Lewisburg, TN)
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 with Olds 455/370 HP (On loan from Stephens Performance Collection, Anderson, AL)
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV with Pontiac 400/370 HP (On loan from Wellborn Musclecar Museum, Alexander City, AL)
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda with Hemi 426/425 HP (On loan from Wellborn Musclecar Museum, Alexander City, AL)
