Are Trans Am and Camaro the same car?
The first Trans-Am street car was Chevrolet’s Z/28 Camaro, which entered production in 1967. By 1970 six makes were producing street cars based on their racing vehicles. Due to their low production numbers and high performance, these vehicles are highly collectible today.
What came first Camaro or Trans Am?
The Chevrolet Camaro came out in 1967, and soon after Pontiac followed suit in 1969 with the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. After the sheer muscle shown by the Pontiac GTO and the likes, the muscle car era officially began in 1964, coming to a peak in the late 60s.
What body type is a 69 Camaro?
Compared to 1967 and 1968 models, the 1969 Camaro is slightly lower and wider, with a more muscular, in-your-face look, especially in its frontal profile. Two basic body styles continued to be available: a semi-fastback coupe and a convertible in 18 single colors as well as (new for 1969) six two-tone combinations.
How much did a 69 Camaro cost in 1969?
Base price for a 1969 Camaro was approximately $3600-3800. The top-of-the-line ZL1 sold for an amazing $7200!
What came first Camaro or Pontiac?
Enter Chevrolet with Camaro in 1967, and soon after Pontiac followed suit in 1969 with the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Both cars have their fans and critics and their cool factor of the ‘60s.
Are the Camaro and Trans Am the same car?
Since both the cars came from GM’s house, the Camaro and the Firebird Trans Am shared a platform and that famous ‘Coke-bottle styling’ of the times. Pontiac is the marque that kickstarted the muscle car war when they launched the Pontiac GTO, an option of the Pontiac Tempest in 1964.
Was the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am ever in the Trans Am Series?
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am never participated in the Trans Am Racing Series and the SCCA even threatened to sue Pontiac over the name, which the marque settled by giving SCCA $5 for every Firebird Trans Am sold.
When did the Camaro get a notarized letter?
The work was completed in 2003, and the Camaro was successfully driven by its then-owner in a number of SVRA and HSR events. A notarized letter from Gimondo testifies to the authenticity of this historic race car, and it possesses a certificate from the Trans Am Registry.