The 413-cubic-inch V8 (6.8-liter) ‘Wedge’ engine was fitted with a pair ... Al bought his survivor, 9,000-mile (almost 15,000 km) Dodge Polara 500 Ramcharger two and a half decades ago.

No, Carpenter's ride of choice was a 1960 Dodge Polara, a full-sized American beauty that redefined his automotive style. Now, let's talk about the real star of the show – the engine.