cool Car & Driver article about the history of the Camaro

RamAir02 · 05-22-2019, 04:50 PM

https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...s-body-styles/

LT4Greg · 05-22-2019, 05:07 PM

You know Ram Air, I’m old enough to remember when the first year Camaro came out and also the first year Mustang. My favorite year for the Camaro is 1969 and Mustang is 1970!!

cellsafemode · 05-22-2019, 05:32 PM

1st gen looks like every other muscle/pony car built in the late 60's. 2nd gen was butt ugly. 3rd gen is my favorite look f-body, 4th gen was forgettable.

I dont know why, but everything from the early 70's and 60's all look the same to me. Not my thang.

It's a shame they couldn't do a side-by-side viewer so you could see the cars at scale at any angle (at least for the main trims). Would be interesting to see how the the evolution looks getting to the 6th gen.

Soleil · 05-22-2019, 05:45 PM

for sharing.

RamAir02 · 05-22-2019, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT1Greg

You know Ram Air, I’m old enough to remember when the first year Camaro came out and also the first year Mustang. My favorite year for the Camaro is 1969 and Mustang is 1970!!

I'm not that old

but I appreciate the classic muscle & pony cars like you do. I grew up working on my dad's old muscle cars and going to car shows, swap meets and auctions every weekend. One of these days, I'll have a 70-72 Olds 442 to compliment my ZLE

RamAir02 · 05-22-2019, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cellsafemode

1st gen looks like every other muscle/pony car built in the late 60's. 2nd gen was butt ugly. 3rd gen is my favorite look f-body, 4th gen was forgettable.

I dont know why, but everything from the early 70's and 60's all look the same to me. Not my thang.

It's a shame they couldn't do a side-by-side viewer so you could see the cars at scale at any angle (at least for the main trims). Would be interesting to see how the the evolution looks getting to the 6th gen.

Oof, I respect your taste, but I must wholeheartedly disagree! 1st and 2nd gen f-bodies straight up speak to me. I especially have a soft spot for 70-73 Camaro RS and 70-73 Trans Ams. Those are by far my favorite. And my first two cars were both 4th gen Trans Ams, so I'm sure you know they hold a special part in my heart.

detamble13 · 05-23-2019, 08:28 AM

Thanks for posting!

Baldilocks01SS · 05-23-2019, 08:49 AM

The 70-73 models are the best looking. A lot of European and specifically Ferrari influence. The body lines were later ruined by federal regulations, but those early year 2nd Gens are beautiful.

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05-22-2019, 05:32 PM	#3
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	1st gen looks like every other muscle/pony car built in the late 60's. 2nd gen was butt ugly. 3rd gen is my favorite look f-body, 4th gen was forgettable. I dont know why, but everything from the early 70's and 60's all look the same to me. Not my thang. It's a shame they couldn't do a side-by-side viewer so you could see the cars at scale at any angle (at least for the main trims). Would be interesting to see how the the evolution looks getting to the 6th gen.

05-23-2019, 08:28 AM	#7
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 661	Thanks for posting!

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Baldilocks01SS Drives: SEARCHING Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 411	The 70-73 models are the best looking. A lot of European and specifically Ferrari influence. The body lines were later ruined by federal regulations, but those early year 2nd Gens are beautiful.

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