Old Camaro ads confirm the "disrespect"? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

el ess A · 02-05-2011, 01:34 PM

I've seen all the hooplah about V6 dissing and the V6ers not getting any love, etc. While I don't belong to that group (I believe if it's a Camaro, it's all good), it appears since 1967, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Two parts to notice. When the kids jump in the convertible and drive off, you'll see the door color doesn't QUITE match up with the fenders/quarter panel.

2nd part near the end. When the guy finishes talking about the base Camaro (and maybe even that 327 vert), he says something like "Sometimes I envy them...BUT NOT WHEN I'M IN MY SS 350 Rally Sport!"

To me, that almost sounds like a diss statement. But, the old car commercials are cool anyway.

camarofanatic · 02-05-2011, 02:02 PM

great video lol i guess they didnt believe in child cars seats either

FirstandFifthGen · 02-05-2011, 02:12 PM

Very cool.
...and nice taunt vert cover...lol

1BADLS3 · 02-05-2011, 02:16 PM

I'm a V6 fan myself because I've owned a bunch of V6 Camaros, but let's be honest:

The whole idea behind a "muscle car" was taking the regular production version which usually had a meager V6 or maybe a barely-breathing V8 and dropping in a monster of an engine. The V6 has always been the affordable way to own the car.

The Gen5 Camaro is doing pretty well in V6 form with 312hp -- that's more than the LS1 was rated for in the 4th Gen cars. But the V6 in those cars was only 200hp and also shared with other venerable 'everyday' cars like the Buick Lesabre. It was never meant to be a performance engine as it existed in the 4th gen cars.

el ess A · 02-05-2011, 02:34 PM

Also it looks like the 327 flags aren't quite level on the vert....good ol' old-timey GM quality control!!!

midnighter · 02-05-2011, 02:38 PM

On the ad.....He didn't say his 2SS so who does he think he is.....

camarofanatic · 02-05-2011, 03:12 PM

i had 69 camaro with a 302 in it only was rated at 290hp. It was a fun car to drive though

MatchbookSS · 02-05-2011, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

I'm a V6 fan myself because I've owned a bunch of V6 Camaros, but let's be honest:

The whole idea behind a "muscle car" was taking the regular production version which usually had a meager V6 or maybe a barely-breathing V8 and dropping in a monster of an engine. The V6 has always been the affordable way to own the car.

The Gen5 Camaro is doing pretty well in V6 form with 312hp -- that's more than the LS1 was rated for in the 4th Gen cars. But the V6 in those cars was only 200hp and also shared with other venerable 'everyday' cars like the Buick Lesabre. It was never meant to be a performance engine as it existed in the 4th gen cars.

I think you're talking about the LT1s. Not the LS1.

mikeSS · 02-05-2011, 04:48 PM

well back then, ya getting a v8 made sense to more people.

el ess A · 02-05-2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatchbookSS

I think you're talking about the LT1s. Not the LS1.

Actually he was correct, but that doesn't really matter. A 2002 Z28 with the LS1 was rated at 310 HP. But peak HP numbers don't tell the whole tale anyway.

Either one is fun as hell to drive.

SlingShot · 02-05-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarofanatic

great video lol i guess they didnt believe in child cars seats either

Or seat belts ...

My 5th · 02-05-2011, 06:04 PM

My 68 Camaro had a 2-barrel carb on the 327, and was rated at 210 HP. When I was done with it it had about 400 HP. The thought of a V6 in a Camaro at that time never entered my mind. My 327 was the best I could afford, though I wanted the Z28, I had to incrementally work my way up to the Z's performance level.

DIGthat2SS · 02-05-2011, 06:14 PM

well this is 1967 so i think he said i dont envy them in my 350 camaro because hes letting people know theres a V8 350 package.i guess?

VR Baron · 02-05-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess X

Actually he was correct, but that doesn't really matter. A 2002 Z28 with the LS1 was rated at 310 HP. But peak HP numbers don't tell the whole tale anyway.

Either one is fun as hell to drive.

And it really had 350. Can't be better then the Vette you know!

02-05-2011, 01:34 PM	#1
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,686	Old Camaro ads confirm the "disrespect"? I've seen all the hooplah about V6 dissing and the V6ers not getting any love, etc. While I don't belong to that group (I believe if it's a Camaro, it's all good), it appears since 1967, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Two parts to notice. When the kids jump in the convertible and drive off, you'll see the door color doesn't QUITE match up with the fenders/quarter panel. 2nd part near the end. When the guy finishes talking about the base Camaro (and maybe even that 327 vert), he says something like "Sometimes I envy them...BUT NOT WHEN I'M IN MY SS 350 Rally Sport!" To me, that almost sounds like a diss statement. But, the old car commercials are cool anyway. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

02-05-2011, 02:12 PM	#3
FirstandFifthGen Drives: 68 Camaro, 48 Chevy truck, 36 Chevy Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 217	Very cool. ...and nice taunt vert cover...lol __________________ 2011 2SS/RS IOM convertible

02-05-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,686	Also it looks like the 327 flags aren't quite level on the vert....good ol' old-timey GM quality control!!! __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

02-05-2011, 06:04 PM	#12
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	My 68 Camaro had a 2-barrel carb on the 327, and was rated at 210 HP. When I was done with it it had about 400 HP. The thought of a V6 in a Camaro at that time never entered my mind. My 327 was the best I could afford, though I wanted the Z28, I had to incrementally work my way up to the Z's performance level. __________________ Meh

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02-05-2011, 02:02 PM	#2
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	great video lol i guess they didnt believe in child cars seats either

02-05-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	I'm a V6 fan myself because I've owned a bunch of V6 Camaros, but let's be honest: The whole idea behind a "muscle car" was taking the regular production version which usually had a meager V6 or maybe a barely-breathing V8 and dropping in a monster of an engine. The V6 has always been the affordable way to own the car. The Gen5 Camaro is doing pretty well in V6 form with 312hp -- that's more than the LS1 was rated for in the 4th Gen cars. But the V6 in those cars was only 200hp and also shared with other venerable 'everyday' cars like the Buick Lesabre. It was never meant to be a performance engine as it existed in the 4th gen cars.

02-05-2011, 02:38 PM	#6
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	On the ad.....He didn't say his 2SS so who does he think he is.....

02-05-2011, 03:12 PM	#7
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	i had 69 camaro with a 302 in it only was rated at 290hp. It was a fun car to drive though

02-05-2011, 04:48 PM	#9
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	well back then, ya getting a v8 made sense to more people.

02-05-2011, 06:14 PM	#13
DIGthat2SS I can dig that.. Drives: 2010 Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 148	well this is 1967 so i think he said i dont envy them in my 350 camaro because hes letting people know theres a V8 350 package.i guess?