Simon Cars - Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1970

Chevrolet Camaro 1967 - 1970

Introduced in late 1966 for the 1967 model year the Chevrolet Camaro was unashamedly the GM answer to the Ford Mustang. It was designed by John Delorean and shared some components with the Chevy Nova that was to be introduced in the following year. Coupe and convertible bodies were available. Engines offered went from a 250 cu.in. inline Six through several V8 options. Other options included an RS package with hidden headlamps, SS with 350 or 396 cu.in V8 and striped bodywork, and finally the Z/28 which had a small block 302 cu.in engine that was highly tuned. For 1968 the Camaro no longer had quarterlights, suspension changes and side marker lamps. 1969 cars had a reskin, refreshed dashboard and interior and there was a new 307-cu.in. engine for base models. In 1969 the second generation Camaro was introduced for 1970. Pontiac offered the Firebird as an equivalent car.

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS - badge on front wing

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS - badge on bonnet

Chevrolet Camaro 1968 Rally Sport 327

Chevrolet Camaro 1968 Rally Sport 327t - badge on bonnet

Chevrolet Camaro 1968 Rally Sport 327

Chevrolet Camaro 1968 Rally Sport 327t - badge on bonnet

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS. This Camaro had a 5435cc V8 (327 cu.in), but engine choices ranged from two inline 6-cylinder engines to a 7-litre V8. The fastest Camaro was an unofficial production model, the Z/28 which was given a special 302 cu.in (4949cc) which was highly tuned for racing but kept below the 5-litre limit for regulations and its power output was deliberately understated.

Chevrolet Camaro 350 SS 1968

Chevrolet Camaro 350 SS 1968. The SS option came as standard with a hot 350 cu.in (5735cc) engine, although even larger engines could be specified. Black striping and other features was part of the package.

Chevrolet Camaro 1967

Chevrolet Camaro 1968. Most versions of the Camaro had open headlamps, only the RS option was give hideaway headlamps. For 1968 the parking lamps were changed to rectangular

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS. The 327 Camaro was powered by a 5358cc V8 210bhp engine

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS

Chevrolet Camaro 327 1967 RS. The RS package was largely decorative with stripes and trim, although some cars had concealed headlamps. The 'coke bottle' rising waist was a feature of the Camaro design which is attributed to John Delorean, and was then used by other cars including the British Vauxhall Viva.

Chevrolet Camaro SS350 1967

Chevrolet Camaro 1967 SS350. For the SS-350 Chevrolet enlarged the 327 small-block engine to its biggest size, 5,725cc (350 cu.in.), and in 1967 offered it only in the Camaro SS350. But it wasn't only a larger engine in the SS-350, as brakes, suspension, exhaust, and clutch were also upgraded

Chevrolet Camaro SS350 1967

Chevrolet Camaro 1967 SS350. The first year of the Camaro the car had front quarterlights and the rear lamps were single units (albeit with two lenses).

Chevrolet Camaro 350 SS 1968

Chevrolet Camaro 350 SS 1968. The convertible body was offered from the start of the Camaro production, but was not available on the Z/28 or some of the other hot options. Ford Mustangs were also available as hardtops or convertibles, but the Camaro was never offered as a fastback