I noted in the new Hot Rod (been reading that mag since 1950) that Chevrolet states they have now made over 90 MILLION SBC V8's since 1955.
That's a 90 with 6 more zeros!
I didn't get one of the first ones, but I had a new '56 convertible! (may the bird of paradise fly up the nose of the first jerk that mentions old).
Now that's a He!! of a lot of engines and it's STILL the best automotive engine ever built!