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Debuting 1967 Chevy Camaro
The Camaro reset the standard for pony cars with it's debut on September 26, 1966. The Camaro was more than merely an answer to the Mustang, it was an instant icon that captured the attention of the youth-oriented pony car market. Derived from a French word meaning "comrade" or "pal", Camaro was quickly recognized as a friendly word for sport-car buyers looking for value.
With its sleek lines and a long list of luxury and performance options, the new car was a hit with the public. -
1968 Chevy Camaro
The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro was virtually unchanged as it entered its second year of production, although a close inspection would reveal the addition of new front and rear side marker lights and vent less door glass. Chevrolet described cars equipped with the optional Rally Sport package as "a more glamorous version" of the Camaro. Chevrolet boasted that the 1968 Camaro SS was dedicated to the "fun crowd." The sales catalog said it was "a husky performer and looks it." Big engines, upgraded suspe -
1969 Chevy Camaro
1969 saw several noteworthy changes to the Camaro. The grill became deeper set, the taillamps were longer and thinner and broken into three segments. A heavy "eye-brow" crease was added on the both sides of the car extending from the front wheel well to the rear wheel well. A matching crease went from the rear wheel well to the rear quarter panel. The Camaro also received new fenders, door skins, rear quarter-panels, grille and taillights which gave it a wider, lower appearance. -
1970 Chevy Camaro
1970 saw the introduction of the all new Second Generation Camaro. The 1st generation Camaro (1967 - 1969) was seen as a hasty response to the Ford Mustang. It was considered a compromise by some critics. There would be no compromises with this car. Due to production delays the 1970 Camaro was introduced in February 1970, half way into the production year. Because of this, some people will call the 1970 Camaro a 1970 1/2, but officially the car is a 1970 model year Camaro. -
1971 Chevy Camaro
While essentially a carry-over from the previous year, the 1971 Camaro had several notable changes including the seats and emblems. In an effort to comply with federal regulations requiring leaded fuel to be phased out, General Motors lowered compression ratios of all engines to a maximum of 9.0:1. Not only did this actually cut horsepower (compared to an 11.0:1 engine), but General Motors also began rating their engines in SAE NET horsepower. In 1971, engines were rated in both SAE NET & Gross
