The final L18 big block engine was produced at General Motor's Tonawanda plant in New York on December 19. The Chevy Big Block engine production dates back to 1958. The engine was very adaptable, besides coming in multiple displacements, 396, 409, 427, 454, and 496, it was used in generators, power boats, and other applications as well. The engine was seen in such cars as the Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, Impala, and Chevelle. The last engine was singed by all the employs as this engine will head to the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mi. 15o workers are now laid off.
-Anthony Alaniz
(Photo: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 L89)
[Source: The Buffalo News]
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