After the launch of Ford’s compact sports coupe, Mustang, General Motors was determined to keep up with its main competitor and began working on its sports vehicle on the rear-wheel drive “F” platform. Three years later, the Chevrolet Camaro already won the hearts of the reckless youth in the US and Canada.
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Camaro appeared in 1966 as a response to the new star – Ford Mustang. The first generation was available in convertible and hardtop coupe bodies, also in any of 80 factory and 40 dealer advanced options and accessories, and four base engines. It was a success! Even though many connoisseurs of classic automobiles believed that the success of the first generation was exaggerated, still, the Camaro was a phenomenon. It should be admitted that the first generation had that piece of the classic, which made it everyone’s darling in the 60s. It was smaller, but thanks to just this difference and some classic elements of the body, the vehicle differed from its competitors in originality. Entry-level automobiles were equipped with an in-line V6 engine with a minimum power of 140 hp. For additional payment, other modifications of the vehicle were offered, equipped with a V8 with power from 200 to 375 hp.
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The muscle car appeared in 1966 and was available in convertible and hardtop coupe bodies, including the installation of 80 factory and 40 dealer advanced options and accessories, and one of four basic engines. Even though many connoisseurs of classic cars believed that the success of the first generation was exaggerated, still, the Camaro was a phenomenon. The first generation had that piece of the original classic, appreciated by many motorists of the 60s. It was smaller, but thanks to this difference and some classic elements of the body, the automobile differed from its competitors in originality. Entry-level cars were equipped with an in-line V6 engine with a minimum power of 140 hp. For additional payment, forced modifications of the car were offered, equipped with a V8 with power from 200 to 375 hp. The new platform was exclusive to the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird and was designated the F-body. It included a separate front subframe for the engine and transmission, connected to the main body via rubber mounts to minimize noise and vibration. The front suspension of the vehicle was independent, on wishbones of unequal length and coil springs with anti-roll bar, the rear suspension was dependent, on longitudinal “Mono-Plate” single-leaf springs with telescopic shock absorbers. Five power units were installed under the hood, most of them from the mid-size Chevelle model.
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1969 was a year of great restyling for the model, making it more aggressive. As a result of restyling, the body became lower and longer. In 1969, the vehicle also changed the shape of the wings, doors, and tail section. The standard version featured a metal-framed V-shaped cellular grille with 13 vertical and 5 horizontal cells with deep-set headlights. In addition to the basic configuration, the model was produced in the RS, SS, and Z/28 packages. The RS package received a black grille with smaller cages, headlight blinds with three horizontal slots, chrome sill moldings, and horizontally split tail lights. Restyling in 1969 also touched the interior, which was completely redone. The new instrument panel consisted of two symmetrical, inward-turned square cells with recessed round sensors, the ventilation and radio control next to them, and additional instruments on the console. The steering wheel was two-spoke (for RS – three-spoke). New headrests were all-vinyl or could be done with cloth inserts. The list of options included disc brakes on all wheels and headlight washers. In addition, the number of available engines gradually expanded to 10, and many new custom transmissions and trim options appeared. In 1969, a 200-hp 5-liter V8 307 was added to the standard engine range, and a 5.7-liter V8 350 with 250 hp. The SS package was equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 350 engine (300 hp) or a 6.5-liter V8 396 (325, 350, or 375 hp). In total, 243,095 cars were sold, where 37,773 were in the RS version and 33,980 in the SS version. Moreover, the 1969 release was used as a pace car in the Indianapolis 500. In this regard, the company produced 3,475 “Pacesetter” convertibles for $3,500. All of them were painted white with orange stripes.
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The company recently conducted a poll that the 1969 Camaro was recognized as the best car in the entire 100-year history of the company. Classic Auto valued the 1969 model above all other brand’s vehicles. Its aggressive design, which even influenced the modern 2006 Chevrolet Camaro, was the main factor in its appeal.
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