13 of the Coolest Chevy Camaros of All-Time!
The Camaro was launched in 1966 and it was Chevy’s reaction to Ford releasing the Mustang. A rivalry was born almost instantly. To this day the world is split…you’re either a Mustang guy or a Camaro guy. This gallery is dedicated to the coolest Camaros to ever hit the road. The first version of the Camaro hit showrooms on September 29, 1966 and it set the world on fire for muscle cars. The first-generation offered a standard, Super Sport, and Rally Sport editions.
1967 Camaro RS 454
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This incredible Camaro RS with a 454 motor is stroked 496/600hp. Custom versions of the Camaro can go way off script but this version keeps it legit. Throw in a Moser rear end and some Hotchkis suspension and you’re ready to rip.
1968 Yenko Camaro
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Chevrolet and Don Yenko partnered up to create car history with the amazing Yenko Camaro of which only 104 were created. What made it special? How about a 427ci L-72 clocking in at 450HP with either an M21 or M22 transmission.
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CUSTOM COUPE
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This juicy Camaro sold recently for $165,000. Painted to mirror finish with DuPont single stage urethane black, this modified LS7 rocks a massive 630hp. Paine Street Rods took care with this 2 year rotisserie in which no expense was spared.
1969 Camaro ZL-1
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The massive 427-cubic-inch (7.0L) V-8 came about from Chevrolet’s involvement with the Chaparral Can-Am racing team. Dropping in at at a beefy 430HP the ZL-1 is one of the rarest Camaros as there were only 69 originally sold. With the stock price of $2,727 car and if you wanted the special engine, you would have to cough up and extra 4G’s.
1969 COPO Camaro
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Chevy created the COPO Camaro (Central Office Production Order) in 1969 when the Yenko Camaros were not allowed to race for Chevrolet on the drag strips, because well, they technically were not Chevys. The COPO Camaros were sick and came equipped with the same 427ci engine and were allowed to race for Chevy. With that… a legend was born.
1970 Camaro SS
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Chevy’s high-performance offering called the Super Sport (SS) came with a package that was quite distinct with a dome hood and simulated vents. The SS-350 came with a 350-cubic-inch small-block V8. This car was the first car of the 70’s that was a must-have.
1977 Bumblebee Camaro Z28
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“Bumble Bee” made famous to younger generations from the Transformer films, this car features a stock body 1977 Camaro Z28. It has a 400 c.i. V-8 GM crate motor with Edelbrock fuel injection. It comes with a rebuilt Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission and a Positraction rear end with approx. 4:11 final drive ratio.
1980 Camaro Z28
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1980 was a rough year. Gas shortages, hostages in Iran…well this beauty was the bright spot of an otherwise forgettable decade. Featuring a 229 cu in (3.8 L) V6 engine, 231 cu in also had the option with of a 120 HP V8 as well.
2014 Camaro Z28 LS1
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Featuring a growling, all-aluminum 6.2L supercharged engine that delivers 580 horsepower and 556 lb.-ft. of torque, this car wasn’t made for the feint of heart. It comes with Magnetic Ride Control, top-notch braking and 4-wheel independent suspension. This thing is a winner by any definition.
2015 Yenko 427 Camaro by SLP
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A Yenko? Say what! This 427 Camaro has a hand-built, all-aluminum V8 displacing and kicks all the ass with 700 horsepower because of a raging TVS 2300 supercharger.
The Customs: Kits & Creations
‘68 Camaro powered by a LS3 V8
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69′ Chevy Camaro Custom ZL1
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Be still my beating heart. This custom 69′ might be one of the finest looking restos i’ve ever seen. Larry Trimmell went hard in the paint to make this car something special. Book-rated at 430 hp, this lightweight meteorite is actually closer to 500. It comes with more features than I could ever put down on this page. Google it. Your jaw will drop.
Dreamworks “turbo” ZL-1
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This 2013 Camaro Coupe affectionately known as “Turbo” was created by DreamWorks for the epic snail movie of the same name. If you haven’t seen Turbo, it’s actually about a snail who becomes a race car after some mystery sauce covers him on the street. This car was made to bring attention to the new film and if you ask me, it’s way better than the snail.
