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FrozenCaveman · 06-15-2009, 07:25 PM

I have a 67 RS, a 68, and a 70 RS. I have a hard time choosing between the 67 and 68 years as far as which is my favorite, but I lean towards the 68 because I have trouble getting the 67 vent wings to seal properly.

Between 67-8 and 69, I don't see enough of a difference to pay the price premium, but that's my own subjective opinion.

The stock 70 is a MUCH better ride than the stock 1st gens (all that weight is good for something!), but I don't like the lines nearly as much. Front and especially back, yes, but not the side profile. My wife calls it "The Poncherello Camaro". :(

My 70 is probably the most eye catching color of all my cars, but my 68 gets the most looks. Draw your own conclusion.

-John

FrozenCaveman · 06-15-2009, 07:28 PM

Oh, and I should add that my biggest complaint with the 2nd gen (at least based on my experiences with my 70) are the size of the doors! I can't seem to avoid door dings when I open them...

zman302 · 06-15-2009, 09:32 PM

The best looking one is still the 69, with the 2010 a close second.

BigTrap1967 · 06-15-2009, 10:10 PM

69;

007s 'Vert · 07-27-2009, 01:56 PM

If you decide to get a 68 then contact me I have one for sale

CamaroKid · 07-31-2009, 01:01 AM

1970-1981

1stgenSS · 07-31-2009, 11:03 AM

why do you not include the '67, the main exterior difference from '67-'68 is the '68 lost the vent windows[/QUOTE]

ROGER THAT 67 IS THE WAY TO GO ... I LIKE THEM ALL THE 69 THE LEAST THOSE MUSTANG LOUVERS IN FRONT OF THE BACK WHEELS AND THE BBODU LINES ROLLIN OFF THE TOP OF THE FENDERWELLS

67'S WHERE IT ALL STARTED THEREFORE O GOOD PLACE TO START 4 UR FIRST ONE

FI4T0MCAT · 07-31-2009, 11:13 AM

1969. Thus the reason I have 2

carsismeZ06 · 08-30-2009, 08:23 PM

I would say that the 1969 model was the most desireable year, IDK about the "best" year. I dont think you can choose, although I don't think I would include the 80's-90's models.

BurntTreez28 · 09-09-2009, 08:37 PM

1970 for the win. cant beat the styling and power that went into that year

RichieFlorida · 09-13-2009, 08:09 AM

The 69 is the greatest muscle car ever built. I am a partial since I own this car since 1977. It is like an old girlfriend who likes to play rough. She just begs to be hammered some more.

minimizer · 09-13-2009, 02:39 PM

1967 Z/28 only a few built, I had a British racing Green one with the white accent stripes......No small block car at the time could touch it!!!

minimizer · 09-13-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichieFlorida

The 69 is the greatest muscle car ever built. I am a partial since I own this car since 1977. It is like an old girlfriend who likes to play rough. She just begs to be hammered some more.

Here just for you........They did however make some of those COPO 427's that show up from time-to-time..Or better yet the Baldwin/Motion Phase III

Logan-69-Camaro · 09-17-2009, 05:28 PM

I'm Going to have to say the 1969 Camaro was the most desired, and the best looking. The new redesigned tailights, headlights, emblems etc. just set the car off, really eye catching. In my opinion

06-15-2009, 07:25 PM	#43
FrozenCaveman Just a caveman Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 79 View My Garage	I have a 67 RS, a 68, and a 70 RS. I have a hard time choosing between the 67 and 68 years as far as which is my favorite, but I lean towards the 68 because I have trouble getting the 67 vent wings to seal properly. Between 67-8 and 69, I don't see enough of a difference to pay the price premium, but that's my own subjective opinion. The stock 70 is a MUCH better ride than the stock 1st gens (all that weight is good for something!), but I don't like the lines nearly as much. Front and especially back, yes, but not the side profile. My wife calls it "The Poncherello Camaro". :( My 70 is probably the most eye catching color of all my cars, but my 68 gets the most looks. Draw your own conclusion. -John __________________ CGM 2SS + WRS + W1H 2G1FT1EW9A9121856

07-31-2009, 11:03 AM	#49
1stgenSS Drives: 67ss396 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BR,LA Posts: 37	why do you not include the '67, the main exterior difference from '67-'68 is the '68 lost the vent windows[/QUOTE] ROGER THAT 67 IS THE WAY TO GO ... I LIKE THEM ALL THE 69 THE LEAST THOSE MUSTANG LOUVERS IN FRONT OF THE BACK WHEELS AND THE BBODU LINES ROLLIN OFF THE TOP OF THE FENDERWELLS 67'S WHERE IT ALL STARTED THEREFORE O GOOD PLACE TO START 4 UR FIRST ONE __________________ 1ST.GEN. SS396 4-SPEED UNDER RECONSTRUCTION 92 anniversery RS almost back to life after smal;l crash

07-31-2009, 11:13 AM	#50
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	1969. Thus the reason I have 2 __________________

08-30-2009, 08:23 PM	#51
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I would say that the 1969 model was the most desireable year, IDK about the "best" year. I dont think you can choose, although I don't think I would include the 80's-90's models. __________________

09-17-2009, 05:28 PM	#56
Logan-69-Camaro Drives: 1969 Camaro Resto-Mod, 468 BBC Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 49	I'm Going to have to say the 1969 Camaro was the most desired, and the best looking. The new redesigned tailights, headlights, emblems etc. just set the car off, really eye catching. In my opinion __________________ 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Base Model -Originally Frost Green w/a 307 and Th-350 -Norwood Ohio Production Car -Came with no rear spoiler, no cowl hood, standard interior options -My Plans: 468 BBC, TH-350 3400 stall, Moser 12 Bolt Posi, Paint (undecided), American Racing 18" TT2's Project: BadHbt

06-15-2009, 07:28 PM	#44
FrozenCaveman Just a caveman Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 79 View My Garage	Oh, and I should add that my biggest complaint with the 2nd gen (at least based on my experiences with my 70) are the size of the doors! I can't seem to avoid door dings when I open them...

06-15-2009, 09:32 PM	#45
zman302 DZ 302 4spd Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 131 View My Garage	The best looking one is still the 69, with the 2010 a close second.

06-15-2009, 10:10 PM	#46
BigTrap1967 Drives: 1969 396SS yellow w/ black str Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: south carolina Posts: 110	69;

07-27-2009, 01:56 PM	#47
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	If you decide to get a 68 then contact me I have one for sale

07-31-2009, 01:01 AM	#48
CamaroKid Mr. Documentation Drives: 1998 Mazda Protege SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 90 View My Garage	1970-1981

09-09-2009, 08:37 PM	#52
BurntTreez28 Drives: 1978 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12	1970 for the win. cant beat the styling and power that went into that year

09-13-2009, 08:09 AM	#53
RichieFlorida Drives: 69 SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Crystal River, Fl. Posts: 188	The 69 is the greatest muscle car ever built. I am a partial since I own this car since 1977. It is like an old girlfriend who likes to play rough. She just begs to be hammered some more.

09-13-2009, 02:39 PM	#54
minimizer Drives: 92 bnonneville Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: oshkosh, wisconsin Posts: 2	1967 Z/28 only a few built, I had a British racing Green one with the white accent stripes......No small block car at the time could touch it!!!

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