1967 would be the first year for the long-running Chevrolet Camaro. Introduced as a competitor to the top-selling Ford Mustang, the Camaro would sell over 220,000 units in the first year alone. Out of these, only 602 were of the Z/28 variety. This package featured a 302 cubic inch V8 making 290 horsepower. More importantly, it qualified for the highly popular SCCA Trans-Am Racing Series. Also included in this package were power front disc brakes, upgraded suspension, and a four-speed close-ratio

The Chevrolet Camaro was a desperate attempt by General Motors to meet the challenge presented by the Ford Mustang. | Car and Driver

Fifty years on, proven performance still lives in the DNA of the Chevrolet Camaro. Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of a legend. #CamaroFifty | Chevrolet