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Title: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: Edgemontvillage on September 14, 2011, 10:51:26 PM
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1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time

Nearly 125,000 Chevrolet fans have spoken, naming the1969 Camaro the “Best Chevy of All Time.”

As part of Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration, fans were asked to vote for their favorite vehicle from Chevrolet’s 100-year history. During the four-round, elimination bracket, the 1969 Camaro garnered 25,058 of the 124,368 votes cast, edging out the 1970 Chevelle SS in the final round.

Tom Peters, Chevrolet Design director, believes the ’69 Camaro is not only one of the best vehicles in Chevrolet’s history but one of the best vehicles ever. He is a little biased, however, having owned the same 1969 Camaro for nearly 20 years.
“I can vividly remember seeing one for the first time as a kid,” Peters said. “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.
“Today, the ’69 Camaro has become one of the best examples of timeless design in the industry,” Peters said. “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.”


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...129801733.html
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: ChevyThunder on September 15, 2011, 07:33:56 AM
That's what I'm talkin about !
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: restore-z28 on September 15, 2011, 09:38:03 AM
I'm not surprised...I've been saying that for years.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: buenymayor on September 16, 2011, 04:02:32 AM
I don't think any of us are surprised.  ;D
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: 69Z28freak on September 16, 2011, 07:15:25 AM
Finally we all agree on something!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: IZRSSS on September 16, 2011, 10:17:45 PM
NO BRAINER!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: rsr on September 17, 2011, 02:18:47 AM
I luv'em all 67 the best..........only year before big gov stepped in to make'em safer to crash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The 67-69 camaro is sought after by ALL walks of life...even Mopar & Ford camps!! Just to bad GM missed the style of camaro that All walks of life fell in love with 42 years ago!!!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: ggtsvnv on September 17, 2011, 02:53:20 AM
Well let me start by saying this. I love all Camaro's and it is by far my favorite car, but..... I think if you asked this question 20 years ago I think you would have had a different answer.  I think back then either the 55 or 57 would have won out. So I feel it is a timing thing. At this time it's easy to pick the Camaro because it is the car that so many recognize now/ have feelings for now, while those who were really into the 55 & 57 have moved on in age and many have different interest now. What Chevy is best well I will say there are a lot of great Chevys; 67-72 trucks (offered the first sport truck package), 62, 67 Vett, 70 Chevelle SS, just to name a few.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: Ron C. on September 18, 2011, 01:26:42 AM
cool!! very nice lines and style  ;D
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l188/Budbrewer1/P1050014.jpg)
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: TX-302 on September 18, 2011, 05:02:30 AM
They're all great, but for me it's the 69 Z/28 not only does it have great styling it also has great history. I remember my first introduction one that I'll never forget. It was early dawn one Sunday morning (back when nothing else was open) I was 17 working at one of two full service gas stations located side by side. The sun had yet to come up and I was taken readings from the pumps before starting another day when all of a sudden I hear the tires breal loose and then the Holley carb kick in.....I ran out to the curb to see what in heavens name was making all the commotion and what I saw were those distinct round parking lamps rising up and down as the Camaro went through the numbers and that sound coming the high reving 302 was breathtaking as it was the only car on the road that quite morning. Then unexpectedly, the car quickly slowed and pulled into the station next to mine.....come to find out my buddy working at that station had just purchased it. Hugger Orange, no spoliers, no options at all....just a base 69 Z/28....it was love at first sight!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: 69Z28freak on September 18, 2011, 07:33:05 AM
That is a great picture of the Gold RS. IS it yours. That is one fine looking car. I have to agree with Steve. My Favorite Camaro of all time is the 69 Z 28. I wanted one so bad, but could not afford one so I am building a clone. It may be the closest I get to the real thing. I will try to do it justice, but either way the first time I drive it one early morning I will be as giddy as a scholl boy I can tell you that. It will be high school all over again. Pretty well a dream come true. Glad there are some many others that feel the same way. Go L'il Camaro Go!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: Oaklyss on September 18, 2011, 04:55:27 PM
69 Camaro is the best body design of any brand.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/34.jpg)
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: IZRSSS on September 18, 2011, 06:32:14 PM
Nothing beats the lines of a '69 Camaro.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: jacmac on September 18, 2011, 10:42:41 PM
Now ur just showing off Marty ;D
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: jacmac on September 18, 2011, 10:48:00 PM
I dont mean your car but your ability to actually post a pic on the forum ;D Dont even try I already given up,not that computer smart ;D Those are some really nice camaros! Id have to say im bias on 69s too!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: IZRSSS on September 19, 2011, 01:16:53 AM
I know what ya mean. I must have cursed for three month's straight trying to figure it out. I'll be updating something different on posting pics that might help. If I can do it anyone can.  ;)
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: 69Z28freak on September 20, 2011, 07:42:52 AM
Nothing beats the lines of a '69 Camaro.

OMG I love this car. What color is that. Back around 1979 when I lived in Florida I saw a 68 that had the same color combo. Never seen it again until now. It really stands out as something different. Question is. Was that a factory color? I have only ever seen it twice.

Nice job Marty
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: JoeC on September 20, 2011, 12:12:56 PM
The 1st gen Camaros have a great timeless style/design

Chevy should have made the new Camaros more of a 1st gen retro design - like the way the new Mustangs and Challengers were done.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: IZRSSS on September 20, 2011, 01:38:09 PM
OMG I love this car. What color is that. Back around 1979 when I lived in Florida I saw a 68 that had the same color combo. Never seen it again until now. It really stands out as something different. Question is. Was that a factory color? I have only ever seen it twice.

Yes, the car did come from the factory with this color. It's GM Paint Code 80 (Azure Blue/Powder Blue) which was standard for Buick & Olds, but could be ordered as a Special Paint option for '69 Camaro & Pontiac.

Thanks for the complement.

Here is a pic from GM's '69 Color Chart...
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: hgger69 on September 22, 2011, 07:08:10 AM
Coldn´t agree more.....
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/2011crusing8.jpg)
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: lynnbilodeau on September 22, 2011, 05:01:59 PM
Nothing beats the lines of a '69 Camaro.

Marty:  Was that Carolina blue car in Oklahoma about 7 years ago?  If not, I think it has a twin.  "- - " paint code for special paint.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: IZRSSS on September 22, 2011, 06:19:57 PM
Lynn - Before I answer can you please tell me what you remember about this other car? For example, interior color, vinyl top color, and any options you recall about the car. One option that might have caught your eye are the two "Light Monitoring" chrome monitors mounted on the fenders (Avatar @ left). You can also see them in Oaklyss beautiful 69. In addition, did it have only one outside mirror? A remote control mirror. These are easily distinguished by their bulky appearance.

In addition, where in Oklahoma did you see this car? And, did it look like the car in the pic below?

I have a feeling you can help me tie up some loose ends. Appreciate any info you can add.

Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: 69Z28freak on September 23, 2011, 06:49:39 AM
The 1st gen Camaros have a great timeless style/design

Chevy should have made the new Camaros more of a 1st gen retro design - like the way the new Mustangs and Challengers were done.

I totally agree with you 100%. I have always thought the same thing.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: 69Z28freak on September 23, 2011, 07:03:32 AM
Coldn´t agree more.....
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/2011crusing8.jpg)

Wow this changes everything. This is perhaps one of the most unique looking Camaros I have ever seen as well. I love it. Perhaps I need to rethink my current plan. Please post more info on this awesome car. It looks like a million dollars. I have never seen or heard of this combination before.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: 69Z28freak on September 23, 2011, 07:05:02 AM
Lynn - Before I answer can you please tell me what you remember about this other car? For example, interior color, vinyl top color, and any options you recall about the car. One option that might have caught your eye are the two "Light Monitoring" chrome monitors mounted on the fenders (Avatar @ left). You can also see them in Oaklyss beautiful 69. In addition, did it have only one outside mirror? A remote control mirror. These are easily distinguished by their bulky appearance.

In addition, where in Oklahoma did you see this car? And, did it look like the car in the pic below?

I have a feeling you can help me tie up some loose ends. Appreciate any info you can add.



Stunning. Just stunning!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: mikecio1 on September 24, 2011, 01:49:25 PM
I voted! 1st gens rule!

Thanks for the pics of your cars!!!!
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: hgger69 on September 30, 2011, 09:03:32 AM
Wow this changes everything. This is perhaps one of the most unique looking Camaros I have ever seen as well. I love it. Perhaps I need to rethink my current plan. Please post more info on this awesome car. It looks like a million dollars. I have never seen or heard of this combination before.

Eh, thanx but I´m not sure if you´re pullin my leg or what?? This is not a unique Camaro for what I know....could have been a COPO ones, who knows? ;)
I do know that my car is a X44 but with Deluxe Interior and original Hugger orange paint. The larger bumper guards were probably ordered from beginning according to the looks front srcew holes.
Orignal 14x6" steel wheels with F70-14 Good Year Polyglas and original dog dish. Rear wheels are a custom version made by me, 14x7 and with a set of NOS H70-14 Good Year Polyglas tires! ;) Car is lowered 2" with Hotckis sport leaf suspension.
Engine is a 355 with some old school  stuff on it for better looks!
Some moore pics:
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/DSC_0084.jpg)
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/0924kparkenhugger3.jpg)
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/110813krantzvannas25.jpg)
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/DSC_0088.jpg)

Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: TX-302 on October 05, 2011, 09:18:31 AM
FYI - Camaro SS for sale (e-bay) in the powder blue shade.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: IZRSSS on October 05, 2011, 11:16:54 AM
Nope, more like code 53 (Glacier Blue Met). Fair price for a baseline 396 w/71K miles if the numbers line up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-1969-CHEVY-CAMARO-396-SS-FRAME-OFF-RESTORATION-NUMBERS-MATCHING-/200657464467?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2eb81dec93
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: TX-302 on October 05, 2011, 12:18:26 PM
Yep after a closer look....I think you're right....thx.
Both are nice colors....
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: 69Z28freak on October 07, 2011, 02:56:22 AM
I was not joking. Your car has a very unique look to me. It is not an SS or Z 28, or copo clone and stands well for what it is. I really like itr. Great pics.
Title: Re: 1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Post by: hgger69 on October 09, 2011, 02:34:14 PM
I was not joking. Your car has a very unique look to me. It is not an SS or Z 28, or copo clone and stands well for what it is. I really like itr. Great pics.
Thanx again!
No, not every 69 Camaro is a true SS or Z! I like it this way and it´s cool to have a X44 car....as I said before it could bed a real COPO, nobody knows......
My ambition is to have my own look on this car, like an old school Pro Touring! :)

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/Polyglas022.jpg)