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»
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Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
True Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
With the legendary status achieved by the Chevrolet Camaro and demand still high for early examples, it’s hard to imagine that many surviving 60s models aren’t worth saving. And while I’m not at all suggesting this one isn’t, there’s… more»
Aug 13, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
383 V8 Transplant: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Some consider the 1967-69 Camaro to be a hastily prepared response to the highly successful Ford Mustang. Things would change with the 1970 edition which would be an all-new car from the ground up. It debuted mid-year as there… more»
Mar 23, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garaged 38 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Chevy introduced the Camaro in the Fall of 1966 as a response to the popular Ford Mustang which was selling like hotcakes. The prototype code was XP-836 and the designers wanted to call it the Panther. Perhaps they got… more»
Jan 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Project
The Chevy Camaro was in its second year in 1968, the Bow-Tie Brigade’s competitor to the successful Ford Mustang. The car was a big seller, with more than 235,000 copies delivered that year. This ’68 Camaro is said to… more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Rally Sport: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Chevy Camaro arrived on the scene in 1967 to do battle with Ford’s popular new Mustang. It proved to be a formidable competitor, racking up sales of more than 220,000 cars in its first year. The seller’s Camaro… more»
Aug 28, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
SS RS Combo? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
The Chevy Camaro was so successful in its freshman year (1967) that the car was little changed in its sophomore season. The most noticeable differences were the deletion of side vent windows and the addition of side marker lights…. more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Owner 40 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS/LT
Although the second-generation Chevy Camaro had a run of 12 years, it outsold the Ford Mustang during much of that time. For example, the 1978 Camaro was still a “pony car” while the Mustang was a reworked Pinto, and… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Split Bumper RS: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was all-new for 1970 and had the appearance of a more aerodynamic car. It would turn out to be quite successful and the second-generation Camaro would see production through 1981. This first-year edition with the Rally… more»
Apr 15, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Pace Car Replica: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Automobile manufacturers capitalize on their annual provision of pace and festival cars for the Indianapolis 500 by building replicas for John Q. Public. In the case of the 1969 Camaro, which served in that role for the second time… more»
Apr 3, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Production? 2002 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Except for one eight-year absence from 2003-2009, the Chevrolet Camaro has been in continuous production since 1967. During this time, more than five million of the “pony car” have been made, making it one of the most endearing automotive… more»
Mar 15, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Blank Panther Clone: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
To further capitalize on the introduction of the new Camaro, a Chevy dealer in Toronto, Ontario came up with a specially equipped, low-volume Camaro they called the Black Panther. Legend has it that only 50 were made, painted gloss… more»
Mar 11, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Enduro Convertible: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The ’69 Camaro Rally Sport (RS) may be the coolest looking of the first-generation Chevy pony cars. The RS is the one that had the hideaway headlights AND a Tupperware front bumper. The seller’s car was produced early in… more»
Feb 5, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rally Sport Package: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was in its third year of production in 1969 and had helped slow down sales of the popular Ford Mustang pony car. The ‘69s would see extended assembly line time as the all-new 1970 Camaro’s were… more»
Dec 28, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Combo? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
As it turns out, the Chevy Camaro was an ample competitor in the pony car wars, giving the Mustang a run for its money. And cutting into Ford’s market share. 1968 would be the sophomore year for the sporty… more»
