Survey says that 1969 Camaro is the best Chevy of all time
By Andrew, 15 Sep, 2011. 0 Comments
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
In celebration of Chevrolet’s 100th anniversary next month, General Motors sought to find out what fans considered as the greatest Chevy ever. After 124,368 people cast their votes in a four-round, bracket-style tournament, the winner was determined to be the 1969 Camaro. It received 25,058 votes and beat out the 1970 Chevelle SS in the last round. The 1957 Bel Air and the 1953 Corvette are the other vehicles that nearly took the crown. According to Tom Peters, Chevrolet design director, the ’69 Camaro stands for “timeless design.” He also believes that this car had influenced styling for the fifth-generation Camaro, which was presented in 2009.
“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.”
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