As match racing evolved, May decided that he needed a smaller body and swapped the Impala's Z11 drivetrain over to a Chevelle in 1965. A racer named Allen Long out of Virginia bought the ...

The Z11 427 cubic-inch V8 wasn’t just a stroked 409—it was a purpose-built monster. Designed specifically for Super Stock drag racing, this engine was a race-prepped version of the already ...

On the outside, the Z11 option brought many changes in the form ... On top of that, it has some retro-cool-looking decals for your vintage racing dreams. Photo: 4huntingCars/Bring a Trailer ...

Photo: Mecum Auctions As the drag racing scene was leaving a big mark ... That's how the Regular Production Option (RPO) Z11 was born. Created for drag racers and NASCAR enthusiasts, the Z11 ...

The Z11 option package was a one-year-only offering ... 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS409 The early 1960s were a golden age for drag racing, and Chevrolet's executives wanted to beat Ford.

Great automotive intrigue occurred in the early 1960s when Chevrolet introduced a 409-based stroker displacing 427 cid specifically for racing, then decided to pull out of competitive motorsports.

One of the main reasons Chevrolet prioritized the manufacture of the Impala Z11 was to compete against the then-dominant Ford Thunderbolt in the factory drag racing scene. To add a competitive ...