Camaro

Just Out of Storage: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

In the 1960s, no one came close to matching the sales success of Ford’s new “pony car”, the Mustang. The one that came the closest was the Chevy Camaro. During 1967-69 (the Camaro’s first three years), GM sold 842,000… more»

38k Mile Garage Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so they say. Given the tremendous success of the Ford Mustang in the mid-1960s, it was natural that competitors would soon emerge. The Mustang’s most prominent challenger was the Chevy Camaro… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Homologation specials have been part of the automotive landscape for decades, although the practice hasn’t been as prevalent since the dawn of the new millennium. It probably reached its zenith from the 1960s until the late 1980s, spawning vehicles… more»

Recently Revived: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While many people lament The Malaise Era, I don’t fall into that category. I acknowledge that most cars from the period were less than impressive, but it marked a watershed moment in vehicle design and engineering. Nowhere was this… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

By 1979, Chevrolet’s Second Generation Camaro was reaching its use-by date, and the company was well down the road of developing its groundbreaking replacement. That didn’t prevent buyers from stepping up to the plate with their cash in hand,… more»

Some Parts Included: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Bravery is a character trait generally not lacking in classic car enthusiasts. We’ve all seen cases where an owner showed the grit and determination to drag a desirable vehicle back from the brink, and that’s the opportunity awaiting the… more»

Only Family Z28: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro

The second-generation Camaro platform was aging by 1978, so Chevrolet gave the cars a facelift that resulted in a sales increase of 24%. And that’s in addition to the success that was happening over at Pontiac with the Trans… more»

4,209 Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

One thing I’m always excited to see from our readers is when they submit a listing for a non-mainstream platform, something other than eBay or craigslist. Why? Well, sometimes there are some hidden gems that may represent a great… more»

Real Deal Roller? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The Super Sport was one of two hot Camaro’s during the car’s early years (the other being the Z28). Standard equipment was a 350 cubic inch V8 that produced 300 hp. From the badging, this 1969 Camaro looks like… more»

Possible SS Tribute: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Project builds come in all shapes and sizes, with some requiring greater dedication than others. This 1968 Camaro Convertible needs plenty of TLC, but the fact it has spent the past decade in dry storage on a concrete floor… more»

Indy Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, there have been manufacturer-supplied cars to pace the field. One of the most popular automobiles to have this honor was the Chevy Camaro, which did it four times between 1967 and 1993…. more»

L78 396 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The domination of the Ford Mustang in the new “pony car” field would get dealt a blow when the Chevy Camaro came along in 1967. While the new Chevy “only” generated about half the sales of the Ford, it… more»

Driving Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Detroit had traditionally been the home of the world’s worst-kept secrets. Every vehicle manufacturer had some idea about the future direction its competitors would pursue, and most tended to follow a similar path. However, Ford managed to steal a… more»

Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

Ford’s Mustang had a two-year head start on the rest of Detroit in terms of sporty compacts that would become known as “pony cars”. GM couldn’t respond until 1966, and American Motors did in 1967. Chrysler was already in… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1967 Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible

Here’s an honest Barn Find if ever I saw one. The claim the owner makes is simple: someone bought it in the 1970s, put it up until he could get around to it for restoration, and never saw that… more»

Rare Options: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro continues to rise a wave of increasing popularity, owing much of its popularity to the burgeoning “rad”-era movement. And while plenty of automatic-transmission coupes are coming to the surface, the manual transmission third-generation model is… more»

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