The evolution of the Chevrolet Camaro: more than 50 years of history

March 16 2018

- Richard DesRochers

The evolution of the Chevrolet Camaro: more than 50 years of history

Almost all collectors know the spectacular history of the Camaro.

Introduced in 1967 to compete with the Ford Mustang, it’s characterized by its four-seat format, available in coupe or convertible. The 1967 production had 4 models: the Camaro, the Camaro RS, the Camaro SS and the Camaro Z-28. This adventure continued with a succession of a second, third and fourth generation built here at home in Boisbriand. Here are some 50 years of history depicted in video, and some key stages of the life of the Camaro.

50 years of history of the Camaro

1. First generation, 1967-1969

2. Second generation, 1970-1981

3. Third generation, 1982-1992 (all 1992 models receive the "25th anniversary" emblem)

4. Fourth generation, 1993-2008 (in 1997, a 30th anniversary Camaro Z28 SS model, with two red stripes on white, is available with a 5.7 liter engine

5. Fifth generation, 2009-2015 (for its launch, the Camaro Concept embodies the Autobots robot named Bumblebee in the movie Transformers, released in 2007)

6. Camaro 45th anniversary (to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Camaro, the 2012 vintage presents a special Chevrolet Camaro 45th series, receiving a unique colour and a specific equipment package

7. Sixth generation, 2016 to today

To illustrate the 50 years of history, see what our team found on video. Happy viewing!