Almost every classic-era ride was sold with a less-gargantuan engine, and in fact, it was the small-block V-8s that dominated the times, not necessarily off the line, but in sheer volume of sales.

the performance big-block crate engine is currently on sale for $32,935.35. The naturally-aspirated ZZ632/1000 Deluxe crate engine is built on a cast-iron tall-deck Chevy big-block V8 with 4.6 ...