At the beginning of last month, Chevrolet launched a dedicated site to let fans pick their favorite car of all times. The Impala, Nomad and Bel Air, to name but a few, are still models that are loved by fans are sought-after by collectors, but it’s the 1969 Camaro that was the fan favorite of all the models spanning 100 years.
There were four rounds of car eliminations, and in the Camaro scored 25,058 of the 124,368 votes cast, edging out the 1970 Chevelle SS in the final round.
“I can vividly remember seeing one for the first time as a kid. The intent of the Camaro was instantly understood, even to a 14-year old like me, because it possessed a very powerful personality and an elegant, simple design. The Camaro was so cool because it offered this great style, high performance, and yet was attainable for someone just getting out of school,” said Tom Peters, Chevrolet Design director, who has actually owned one for almost 20 years.
“Today, the ’69 Camaro has become one of the best examples of timeless design in the industry. Like the very best designs, the Camaro is much more than just a machine because it evokes powerful emotions in people of all ages. That’s why we looked to the ’69 for inspiration when designing the fifth-generation Camaro, and why the ’69 Camaro is an example of the timeless vehicles Chevrolet will strive to deliver for the next 100 years,” Peters added.
“I can vividly remember seeing one for the first time as a kid. The intent of the Camaro was instantly understood, even to a 14-year old like me, because it possessed a very powerful personality and an elegant, simple design. The Camaro was so cool because it offered this great style, high performance, and yet was attainable for someone just getting out of school,” said Tom Peters, Chevrolet Design director, who has actually owned one for almost 20 years.
“Today, the ’69 Camaro has become one of the best examples of timeless design in the industry. Like the very best designs, the Camaro is much more than just a machine because it evokes powerful emotions in people of all ages. That’s why we looked to the ’69 for inspiration when designing the fifth-generation Camaro, and why the ’69 Camaro is an example of the timeless vehicles Chevrolet will strive to deliver for the next 100 years,” Peters added.
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