Camaro
1967 Camaro SS with RS option (note the hidden headlights)
1967 Camaro SS
1969 Camaro SS/RS
69 Camaro SS
1969 Camaro SS convertible
1969 Camaro Rally Sport
A "hugger orange" '70 1/2 Camaro Z-28
1970 1/2 Camaro SS/RS from Nickey Chevrolet in Chicago
71 Camaro Z28 with RS option and LT1 engine
71 Camaro Z28
A gorgeous example of a 1971 Camaro Rally Sport.
1972 Camaro Z28
1973 Camaro RS
With the first body-style (67-69), the RS optioned Camaros were distinguished by hidden headlights. With the second body-style, the entire front fascia was different. RS models had a split front bumper, a fiberglass grill extension and turn signals next to the headlights, while "regular" Camaros had a bumper that extended across the grill and the turn signals were below the bumper (below).
Standard Camaro Front End
1976 Camaro Type LT
In 1974, the Camaro had to change due to new safety restrictions requiring larger, heavier, stronger bumpers. Although not as pretty as the previous version, it was still one of the best looking cars on the road. I almost bought one very similar to this.
1977 Z28
In 1977, Chevy brought back the Z28 version of the Camaro. The most notable thing about the Z28 was the graphics - the emblem on the side, the teardrop stripe on the hood, the stripes along the bottom and the body-colored bumpers, but there was some power increase, as well. This was the beginning of a very long road leading to the return to real muscle cars after the lean years of the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973.
1978 Camaro Z28
In 1978, the metal front bumpers were replaced by a single rubberized front cap. It truly cleaned up an already attractive car. The graphics were the same as 1977, but fender vents were added and the hood scoop was now real (but neither was functional). T-Tops were a popular option introduced in 1978.
This style continued through 1981 with only variations in the grill, emblems, stripes, rims, and other options. In 1979, there was no Z28 emblem on ther grill. The dashboard/instrument cluster was changed, and stripes and a front air dam were added.
1980 Z28
In 1980, the hood scoop on the Z28 became a functional Air Induction which fed air to the carburetor. The fender vents were functional, as well. Striping was even bolder than in 1979 and fender flares were added to the front of the rear wheels (which has been on the Trans Am since 1974.
1981 Z28
No notable changes from 1980. This would be the last year of the Second Generation Camaro.
1983 Camaro Z28
In 1982, Chevrolet completely abandoned the second generation platform and intoduced the third. They kept this same basic look for 10 years.
1985 IROC Z
Rear View (IROC Z)
1991 Camaro RS
The highlight of this generation was the IROC Z. The International Race of Champions (IROC) was now using Camaros, so Chevrolet used that theme to create a faster, more aggressive looking Z28.
In 1993, the fourth Generation Camaro was introduced to the great relief of many. The Gen3 body style got old quickly for many. Peformance was up, and so were sales.
In 1998, the front cap was changed. To me, this was reminiscent of the extended grill/split bumper set-up of the second generation Camaro, and a welcome change. This version would continue until the Camaro was retired at the end of the 2002 run.
2001 Dale Earnhardt edition Camaro SS "Intimidator"
Only 83 of this 381 horsepower Camaro were built.
Best Dash setup - EVER!
1970 1/2 -1978 Camaro Instrument Panel
Early '70s Camaro interior - Note the automatic shifter on the column
Z28 Rim