In light of Chevrolet releasing the new 2014 Camaro Z/28 at this weeks New York International Auto Show, I thought I’d post up a little video that pays homage to the Camaro’s of the past. Covering all five generations, the video is nicely shot and makes us understand why people have been falling in love with these cars for almost 50 years.
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Getting in a car with a professional race car driver can be a harrowing experience if you’re not used to being thrown around in an automobile. What if, however, you were with a professional and didn’t know it – what then? Jeff Gordon and Pepsi Max recently teamed up and gave one used car salesman the ride of his life. Check it out after the jump.
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The Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. Three legendary names that have been back in the automotive fold for quite some time now. They’re all classified as muscle / pony cars, but at days end they couldn’t be more different from each other. The real question though is, which one is right for you. Before we answer this you need to put aside your bias for your favorite brand and ask yourself one simple question – What am I going to use it for? At first the answer may seem simple, but I assure you, the more you think about the question, the more difficult your final decision will be.
The Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, rivals from the first day they met. They both pack big power and high style, but over the last few years something strange has happened. You see these two pony cars have turned into handlers capable of competing with some of Europe’s best. But how do they compare with each other? Motor Trend recently grabbed a 2013 Mustang GT Track Pack and a 2013 Camaro 1LE to see who’s got the biggest track day bragging rights. Click through for the video.
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By this point we’ve all seen videos of rock-crawlers, souped-up 4X4′s, and desert vehicles tromping around on good old Mother Nature. However sometimes Mother Nature decides to turn into a bitch and when that happens all bets are off – or are they? This is the BSF Recovery Team and their specialty is getting broken bad-asses out of the woods safely. Their equipment may not be high-tech or flashy, but when your techniques are tried and true then it doesn’t really matter. Check it out after the jump.
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Not long ago we brought you the first part of Car and Driver’s Lightning Lap comparison featuring the 2013 Ford Focus ST, Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec, Subaru BRZ and Fiat 500 Abarth. Well, now it’s time for Part II, or the LL2 Class. This class features cars costing from $30,000 to $59,999 and include such vehicles as the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Camaro SS 1LE and the BMW 335i Sport Line. Click through to see who came out on top and let us know what you think!
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The Chevrolet Camaro always seems to get a mixed bag when it comes to reviews. Some testers like the car but hate the visibility. Others like the styling but hate the handling. Whatever your take on Chevrolet’s Camaro though one thing is for certain, everyone seems to dislike something about this car. That may be changing though, at least that was my take after watching Motor Trends latest video on the new 2013 Camaro 1LE. Personally, I was never a fan of the Camaro due to its lack luster handling, a sentiment that many bow-tie fans shared. It was always somewhat stale and sedated for a car packing 420 hp. Now it seems that the boys at Chevrolet have listened to their fans, because they’ve taken the stock Camaro SS, fitted it with larger brakes, wheels and tires, as well as a new dual-mode exhaust, and created a car die-hard track enthusiasts will lust after. Check it out after the jump.
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Tucked away in a small industrial park in Oxnard, CA sits JCG Restorations & Customs, a moderately sized shop that has built some of the best performing pro-touring cars that we’ve ever driven. Now generally we don’t focus in on shops, however when the owners of three of our best test cars start dropping names, we tend to listen. Originally we descended on JCG to drive Blu Balz, a stunning 1968 Camaro owned by one Karl Dunn. However since Mother Nature decided to water the Earth that day, we put our original plans on hold and got shop owner Cris Gonzalez to give us the in’s and out’s of what it takes to make a stellar pro-touring car.
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If you were to restore a classic Chevrolet Camaro built between the years 1967-1969 to stock specifications, you’re most likely looking at between $35,000-$60,000. Change the plan to a full-on pro-touring car though and that price can jump from $60,000 to over $100k extremely quickly. That’s why it pains me so much when I see unnecessary carnage happen to beautiful cars simply because the driver is inexperienced.
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Let’s face it, the Chevrolet Camaro’s built in the late 1970′s didn’t break any new ground as far as performance numbers went. They were big, heavy and came equipped with V8′s that were so choked by smog equipment that you had to ask yourself why GM actually released them in the first place. From a styling perspective I’m actually a bit sweet on these. A long raked hood, short deck-lid with duck-tail spoiler and orange metallic paint helped give the Camaro some high-style. Offered on eBay right now is this fully restored 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 that, according to the seller has completed just 13,000 miles since new. This Z/28 came highly optioned with an automatic transmission, 350 cubic-inch V8, A/C, power windows and door locks, cruise control and an AM/FM stereo. In short, you’d be hard pressed to find one better so click through for more pics or check out the ad below.
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