Fun Fact: The 2nd generation Camaro used the same steering & front suspension as our old 1977 Chevrolet Concours. I STILL consider the second-generation (1970-'81) Camaro/Firebird to be the most beautiful design of the late 1970's/early '80's. I mean, just look at those lines!!!!!!
@jamessharp9790 Жыл бұрын
? Just the 1977 Nova Concours? 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ ok here’s the basics. Chevy2 first Gen 62-65 unit body construction no front subframe. 2nd Gen 66-67 new design but still unit construction no front subframe .- 3rd Gen X body 68-74( note the body restyle on the 73-74 didn’t change the underpinnings) same front subframe as the 67-69 F body. Now the 4th Gen X car ( Nova etc) had subframe and underpinning same as the 2nd Gen ( 70-81) F body. I’m not sure who isn’t aware of this but apparently it now needs to be said - as sad as that is. Oh, if the 77 Nova Concours happened to have same spring rates or sway bar etc as the 77 Z28 that’s fine - it’s also way beyond esoteric and unimportant
@rockmusicvideoreviewer896 Жыл бұрын
not the ones with the hideous bumpers
@TheMKEWERBY Жыл бұрын
Oh, I do too!
@BuzzLOLOL Жыл бұрын
'67 - '69 Camaro was the best... they got weak, inefficient, and bloated after that...
@ph1sts5 ай бұрын
Due to the high demand for the Olds Cutlass Supreme, GM had trouble supplying the Rocket 350 v8. So Olds began to install Chevy 350 v8s in them. The only way to order a 350 Chevy engine for a Camaro was to get the mid-year Z28 manual or auto. Chevy was still making the RS and LT models...BUT unless they were already in dealer stock (manual or auto) you could only get a 305 2bbl v8.
@whitsundaydreaming2 жыл бұрын
The late 70s Camaro looks like an adult Vega, and the Mustang 2 looks like an adult Pinto. I love them all!
@johnnymason24602 жыл бұрын
The Mustang 2 was a Pinto! Thankfully, the Camaro from the 1970s had no relation to the Vega! I remember the Vega. My Mom had one. It's the first car I can remember seeing as a child. I hated that car and always will!
@MrTheHillfolk2 жыл бұрын
Some dude here in town has a cobra 2. White with black striping ,all the louvers and side pipes you'd want, and the tone coming from it isn't some low compression droning wheezing V8, she's definitely been worked over. I dug alot of those cars, they had the look but just needed some help under the hood.
@ThatShitGood9 ай бұрын
Can’t get over how bad mustang 2 looks still.
@gordocarbo3 ай бұрын
Ah the Charlies Angels stangs..thats what guys called them then .And yeah on the pinto thing. Performance was dead, we could only hope the hp would start again. Were at the tail end of the 2nd round.
@bryanmchugh13072 жыл бұрын
My first car was a red 1976 Camaro with a 305. Somehow the interior was in perfect shape. It was actually pretty quick. It had amazing outward visibility. Somewhere out there it is still running around. I actually miss it. It was very reliable.
@rayyanalikhan9552 жыл бұрын
Must have been an amazing car
@larrysutton9252 жыл бұрын
I had a 76 Rally Sport with a 350...somebody before me had put headers and glass packs on it and an actual dual exhaust. It sounded great and was actually pretty darned quick! Loved that car! I now have a 2012 Camaro SS that is much faster-love all Camaros!
@Anthonyjt122 жыл бұрын
My first car was. 76 Camaro also. Kept it until 1983. Trunk leak, transmission needed to warm up before it would move and the body sagged so bad the door wouldn't open sometimes. Loved the car but it had lived it's life. Good times!!!
@Dougarony Жыл бұрын
Mine was a Yellow 76 with the 305, headers & Cherry bomb exhaust made it sound fast at least ;) Beautiful lines on both the Camaro & Trans Am, I had 4 of those later on.
@Troy_nov19652 жыл бұрын
I was a auto body tech for years and when first started in the mid 80s at a GM dealership these are the kind of cars I worked on. Those doors on these GM cars were long and heavy and replaced many a door bushing on them.
@bobhill39412 жыл бұрын
I always love it when oldcarmemories uploads a new video.
@joeskeptical47622 жыл бұрын
*Me, too.*
@shawnmiller78092 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 1977 Z28 last week, only 55k miles…. Absolutely love this car!!!
@goodbonezz12892 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I’ve got a ‘77 T/A, myself. Love it.
@carlpage42482 жыл бұрын
You absolutely must keep this car in top notch condition. Same suggestion for person who bought the Trans Am. My advice to both of you.
@shawnmiller78092 жыл бұрын
@@carlpage4248 well, My wife’s convertible was kicked out of the garage because of it… 🤷🏻♂️🤪😉🤘
@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel2 жыл бұрын
Does it have a hood scoop?
@shawnmiller78092 жыл бұрын
@@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel no, not for 77. But it did come with an extra fiberglass cowl induction hood.
@mgonzales562 жыл бұрын
Back in 1978 I saw a Z28 and had to have one, so I ordered a 1979 Z29 dark blue, aluminum wheels, t-top, and four speed. I waited four months for it, till I got tired of waiting, so my salesman got a hold of the only four speed, t-top car in the city...a 1979 Black on black Trans Am. I really wanted a Camaro, but I wanted a four speed more, so I bought the T/A. It turned out it was a WS6 with the 400 Pontiac engine. In January it will be 44 years ago and I still have it. Had it semi restored a couple of years ago and it looks brand new. In fact, I think I'll go outside and take it out for a spin. But I still love Camaros.
@gordocarbo3 ай бұрын
Cant blame ya, The TA was always the better looker inside and out.
@LTJohn2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that the performance car's from the 70s not only had just flashy graphics but they also had better handling and suspension packages them what was offered in the '60s..
@DrBIeed2 жыл бұрын
A couple of things here. My dad’s 77 Camaro RS was the first car I ever rode in, home from the hospital. ☺️ I wasn’t born until 82 though. He ordered his RS about 6 months before the Z28 came out and he ordered it special with the 350. He actually told me a few weeks ago he was irritated at the time that there wasn’t any indication in the magazines that the Z28 was coming back otherwise he would have waited. Interesting times!
@joshuagibson25202 жыл бұрын
77-81 Z28 are some of the best looking cars. EVER.
@joshuagibson25202 жыл бұрын
In any category. Or at any price.
@joshuagibson25202 жыл бұрын
Well, all FBODY cars for that matter.
@larrysutton9252 жыл бұрын
Yes I always thought they were absolutely gorgeous
@camaro69green312 жыл бұрын
Well done. '79 aluminum Fine Spoked wheels are hard to find these days. Soooo beautiful. Thanks for the video.... awesome.
@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman2 жыл бұрын
My 1st car when I turned 16 in 1981 was a 1978 Ttop Z28 that I got from a bank repo auction for $2000 {my own money as I worked & saved} which was all that was owed on it & I kept that car until 1992 & have regretted selling it ever since ✌💖☮
@damxgopak4572 жыл бұрын
Had a 79 t top z28 built the engine up to 400 hp then it was really fun.i miss her.
@heretohear86622 жыл бұрын
Hey Chevy, get the molds off the shelf and start producing these Z's again ...I'm in!!!
@robertpoudrette44832 жыл бұрын
The Camaro is dying and bringing the 77 back won't help.
@TerryByrdJr2 жыл бұрын
I'm a die hard stang Guy but if they did I'd want a Camaro too
@gordocarbo3 ай бұрын
@@robertpoudrette4483 Gave up on GM. THey flubbed so hard on teh retro camaro. They would only make it worse if they restyled it Plus we cant buy cars with good sheetmetal anymore
@jameslonergan58402 жыл бұрын
My best friend from high school bought the '77 Z28 white like your thumbnail. At the same time I bought the '77 LTD II Sport, 400cid Red with the Starsky and Hutch type white stripe on the side. We both had a fun time back then.
@trainglen22 Жыл бұрын
The 2nd generation of the Camaro was my favorite.
@tonyrodriguez25662 жыл бұрын
Had a 79 Z28. Great times. Somehow still have the T top covers.
@tfi8308 Жыл бұрын
I have an 80 Z28 & I am the 2nd female adult owner of this car. It less than 60 k on it & when I bought it (I was 19) many older people said how ugly it was. As a gen Xer I love it!
@gordocarbo3 ай бұрын
Those cars are super hot looking hang on to it! Wanna adopt another GenX F body fan?
@wydopnthrtl2 жыл бұрын
If only I could (today) buy a 77 TA fully optioned.. I'd buy 3 of them. One for a Daily driver, one for long term investment, and the other as a parts car for the first two.
@josephdominics59352 жыл бұрын
Breath of fresh air. Just what I needed. Love your uploads and content.
@joeskeptical47622 жыл бұрын
*I fondly remember the Z28 from the late 70s. It sounded fantastic either going easy or at wide open throttle.*
@billyfoster32232 жыл бұрын
The 70-71 Z28 RS was a beauty!😁👍🛠️ same for the 70-74 400 and 455 Trans Am!🛠️👍😁
@danbaumann82732 жыл бұрын
Oooooh Yeeeaaaahh. *Ferris Bueller reference.
@teamkingproject98592 жыл бұрын
I had a new white 78 z28 350/350 back in the day. My cousin had a 78 Trans Am 400/400. The TA was faster in the 1/4 mi... until I installed a shift kit in the 350 turbo. The z smoked the TA with that one trans tune!
@oliverdelgado69522 жыл бұрын
I had a 78 Z28 white on white. 4 speed. Till this day I regret selling it. Miss it so much
@teamkingproject98592 жыл бұрын
@@oliverdelgado6952 Same here, brother.
@jimmybanta45202 жыл бұрын
Your cousin couldn’t drive T/A all day
@discerningmind2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say that I've been a subscriber for years now and I always enjoy being notified of a new release. As well, I'm confident that you'll have the facts correct. Your voice is ASMR to me and I love the music that you chose and have stayed with. The positive difference you make in people's lives is probably greater than you may know. Thank you for the effort you put in to bring a complete and satisfying production.
@BrianandChristine1210 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an artificial intelligence voice. Great videos though!
@danbaumann82732 жыл бұрын
Yeah sure I'd take a Trans Am over those Z/28s but they're still wicked looking rides and I'd grab one up in a heartbeat if I could. Had a 77 LT in my youth. Nice car but she was gutless. lol I love this channel. So informative and always great picks.
@gordocarbo3 ай бұрын
Was 9 yrs old remember being excited to hear they came back! Had that book the Great Camaro practically memorized! lol 2nd Gen Camaro Z, overall the best driving muscle car Ive ever owned....and had over 50 of em. Everything was placed just right, felt right suspension steering etc. Had no idea they were that heavy!
@keith39702 жыл бұрын
In 1981 I was at the local Chevy dealer wanting a Z28 but at 23 couldn't afford the payments or insurance.The salesman said to me " son,if you don't buy this car,you'll regret it for the rest of your life." And he was right.
@jefferyrobertson75202 жыл бұрын
I Like 1991 To 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Modern Muscle Car Thanks For Uploading
@ezvue2 жыл бұрын
Bought a black 77 in 1980 at age 19. Often think of getting a ‘74. Loved the car; only moment I will never forget is when a buddy’s 66 Beaumont 327 SD blew the doors off me. I thought mine was fast…cuz at that time it supposedly was. Nope, not compared to anything earlier, not even close.
@vassa19722 жыл бұрын
Good stuff loved these cars especially the transam
@sixoaksfarm15562 жыл бұрын
I had a 77 Z, it was silver with black interior. I did a lot of upgrades to the engine so it was much faster that a stock one. I miss it a lot as it was a very unique model. I plan on getting another some day.
@robertj21552 жыл бұрын
I like the safety and performance of my 2013 Camaro SS convertible though love these cars due bring back memories !
@happycat04112 жыл бұрын
I remember a local who had a 74 Z28 and they pulled out the original 350 and replaced it with a 396 and added a L88 hood-scoop and classic Cragar SS five spokes mags. Car was really nice and and the local kept the big Z28 stickers on the 74 hood intact as well. Very nice car and very very fast. Muscle cars were still plenty and cheap back in the late 70s and 80s. I ended up with a stock 73 Formula 455 and rebuilt the engine myself.
@ItsTheCostanza2 жыл бұрын
Better than an electric car
@goodbonezz12892 жыл бұрын
That’s a highly charged statement. And I agree. 😅
@jked74632 жыл бұрын
I remember when this came out. It's big claim to fame was it's handling. The took it out on the track and at high speed they snapped the car into a 90 degree slide and pulled it right back out without spinning. Not all handling is G numbers. Nobleness counts also.
@mecomotors922 жыл бұрын
Outstanding great review 👍👍👍👍
@HemiVicАй бұрын
I always liked the 1977 1/2 Z28 over the 1978-79 models. The rubber on the black bumpers makes the car stand out more! I owned a 1976 Pontiac Trans Am for 14 years! 455 cubic inch motor with a 4 speed transmission. Both are great cars!
@nucleargrizzly17762 жыл бұрын
Note: Stay clear of the '81 Z28. It had a rudimentary computer controlled carburetor. Impossible to get parts for and without it could fail a visual inspection in a few states. Most have already been removed.
@nucleargrizzly17762 жыл бұрын
@@DontCryAboutIt Depends on the state you live in. In some states any non stock non approved emissions part is a fail on the yearly inspection. A few years ago on a forum a fellow talked about his car failing because that module stopped working but he still passes emissions. He couldn't find one anywhere and had to sell the car out of state. Be careful. More and more states are adopting Kalifornistans emissions and inspection regulations.
@stephenkowalski24482 жыл бұрын
@@nucleargrizzly1776 my 1984 had the computer carb, ran great so long as you knew what you were doing. I even modified the engine and it worked out.
@nucleargrizzly17762 жыл бұрын
@@stephenkowalski2448 Oh yeah. They can be modified. But in some states you could fail the visible inspection even if you pass emissions. There are states like Delaware that test and inspect all cars made after 1967. Thought there you wouldn't fail for having an aftermarket emissions component...yet. When I was a kid my dad had a heavily modified '82 Trans Am. Replaced the 305 with a 383 and still passes emissions.
@stephenkowalski24482 жыл бұрын
@@nucleargrizzly1776 I had an 84 firebird, 5 speed, It was the original low output 305. Bored it, high compression pistons, cam, headers, intake,. The carb required no modifications,. Supposedly the big rage was to put in richer secondary rods, tired it , but the stock ones it ran better. This was in 2003, I put the dual snorkel air cleaner for an HO on it. Headers to a 3 inch cat with 3 inch single to dual outlet. Lot more power than stock and revved
@stephenkowalski24482 жыл бұрын
@@nucleargrizzly1776 back in day yes in CT all cars after 1967 needed emissions test. Eventually it was 20 years and newer only. I don't think I ever did smog test after the mods, although all parts I used were technically smog legal
@jimwest93133 ай бұрын
77 Z28 had a distinct sound, at idle a perfect raspy tone and when you ran up the RPM the back pressure once off the pedal sweeeate!!
@josephcameron5302 жыл бұрын
Another great presentation. Thank you.
@ravenlorans2 жыл бұрын
I would still rather have my 68 back FULLY Rebuilt as I Intended it to be, that My "Best Friend" at the time was Rebuilding for me, being Fresh Out and Top 5 in his College Coarse, Parents Sold, Without a Title and Me knowing in the middle of the Build... Would have had a Brand New (1989) Trucks 350 w 5 Speed with only 500 miles on them, Tilt Telescoping Steering, Custom Kevlar ( Kevlar free from work ) Hood with Scoops and Kevlar Tail Wing, Fresh Restored/Covered Buckets, Dual 3" Exhaust, Brand New Carpet, Brand New F/R Quarters I got from work. $4000 just in Primer ( Free From Work) brand New Windshield and everything else it needed to rebuild... All there... But was taking up room in a Shed they never used, so they sold Everything and if I remember correctly, only got a Few Grand for it... like 2 or 3 grand and I paid 1500 for Rolling Chassis and most of the stuff besides the engine/trans, paint/primmer, steering wheel, quarters and all the Free Kevlar was already included.
@funnrun33992 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how you explain things with good information my friend had a 81 Camaro Z28 355 slightly 5 ci. Bored over raised lifters 4 speed side exhausts 400hp red ext. Black interior it was fast 11 second quarter mile it was like a streak of red going past the house beautiful car up close
@Thomas63r22 жыл бұрын
That yellow 1980 Z28 at 8:15 was one of my dream cars of that time - but my $2.15 per hour job at the local parts store meant that I could only dream of such awesomeness while driving my '62 VW Bus.
@kimnach2 жыл бұрын
I purchased a new '79 Berlinetta just before starting college. To me the second gen---especially the last few years without chrome--is the best looking of the all the gens. Though the 73 Camaro SS is gorgeous. (I bought a new '88 IROC and still drive it, but I initially didn't like the thrid gens when they came out. )
@throttlewatch46142 жыл бұрын
I had a 77 Trans Am loved that car 400 4 speed am radio and 8 track no T tops
@russellhancock97652 жыл бұрын
I still remember Vehicles that ran on leaded gasoline. New Gasoline that they make now doesn't run in older cars like the old leaded gasoline did.
@whitsundaydreaming2 жыл бұрын
There’s a gas additive for that.
@manher43352 жыл бұрын
Love the thing. Just wish it came with a detuned L82. As it should have....great video.
@mgonzales562 жыл бұрын
Back in the day my friend ordered one in 1979. He drove it for a couple of months, then ordered an L82 Corvette engine, and swapped it out. That car ran great. Wish he still had it.
@manher43352 жыл бұрын
@@mgonzales56 Right? The Z was never a slouch but it felt as special as a L82 Vette I'm betting (slightly bigger of course). Really cool you got to experience that. I guess if emission standards weren't so strict it would've happen. At least given some consideration. Would've been nice.
@chrislemaster26952 жыл бұрын
Smokey & the Bandit made the 1977 trans Am a big hit
@V8AmericanMuscleCar2 жыл бұрын
That may be the reason for higher price of Trans Am.
@skaldlouiscyphre24532 жыл бұрын
That's why the Camaro is a better deal.
@athos19742 жыл бұрын
I miss those high bucket seats. They were more comfortable than they looked and held you in the seat better than most seats today.
@forterierocks2 жыл бұрын
I have an 81 Z28 in the garage I'm slowly bringing back to life. Have an L82 from a Vette that's gonna go in it to replace the dead 305
@THROTTLEPOWER2 жыл бұрын
Very very cool, really enjoyed this vid!! 👍👍🙂
@SVMSICE2 жыл бұрын
I always thought it was so sad that these cars were so slow and underpowered. I was just a shame!
@johnhudson15452 жыл бұрын
You can say that again, those 2nd Gen. F bodies looked great but they were absolute boatanchors they were absolute boat anchors. The good news is parts are plentiful and they respond well to modifications.
@larrysutton9252 жыл бұрын
All cars back then had low horsepower due to smog regulations and EPA fuel mileage requirements
@waynehardy61862 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about the Rally Sport Camaro 75- 77.
@Troy_nov19652 жыл бұрын
My sis in law had a 79 RS silver and black two tone with Rally stripes between them
@OldTechMemories.mp32 жыл бұрын
I love the malaise era
@judgegixxer2 жыл бұрын
I had a 76' Type Lt, a 77' type Lt and still have my Red 91' Z28. Just like the one in the video.
@russellhancock97652 жыл бұрын
My Parents had a Datsun B210 During that time and a 1973 Chevrolet Pickup truck that Dad ordered with a wimpy Straight 6 Engine. The Pickup ran horible with all of that Polution junk on it.
@theol31992 жыл бұрын
Just got a 79 z with a 4speed.
@georgewilson11842 жыл бұрын
I Like it !!!
@jamessimms4152 жыл бұрын
I had one exactly like @ 5:46 & 6:12 for HS Graduation. Sold it in early 1984 when I went to Korea for the Army. Wish I had it back
@Underdog72B2 жыл бұрын
I had a string of second gens. The 77 Z28 is the one I wish I had kept. Sold it with less than ,10,000 miles.
@kiprandom72082 жыл бұрын
I find these performance engine numbers kinda funny. But I remember how big a deal the 275hp in the 94's were. I want a 1980 f-body because I'm a 1980 model
@georgewilson11842 жыл бұрын
I wish you would do a dollar for dollar comparison of the Camaro SS Rally Sport & Pontiac Firebird Formula & Ford middle of the road Mustang for let’s say 1970 thru 1972 era !!! Respectively
@ph1sts3 ай бұрын
The last Yenko Camaros were modded in 1981 as Turbo Z. Only 13 were produced, but had the highes HP of the late second gens...btw 200-250 and had OEM front spoiler.
@chrisgreenaway66962 жыл бұрын
The trans am and formula were far superior than the Camaro in 76-79 better dash better interior a poncho 400 which could easily be modified to a zippy car . With a little of engine work ( make it spec with the 68-71 400 and in a light nimble with the WS6 handling package absolutely a strong street machine
@Firebird4002 жыл бұрын
I agree
@chrisgreenaway66962 жыл бұрын
@@Firebird400 the Pontiac second generation were better looking and far more impressive camaro you go 70-74 and then 75 81 exact same
@ahoneyman2 жыл бұрын
The WS6 vs the Camaro F41 is kind of a tie. The 400 was 4 speed only in 78-79, the rest had the 301 (eww) and the 403 (enjoy your flexible block) 350 Chevy parts are way cheaper and way more common than Poncho 400 parts.
@chrisgreenaway66962 жыл бұрын
@@ahoneyman 76-79
@chrisgreenaway66962 жыл бұрын
@@ahoneyman the Pontiac was far superior. Looks feel engine. Plus 400s were around grand prixs and lemans used them til 80 I believe so
@justsumguy2u2 жыл бұрын
I had a '79 Z with 350/auto trans and 3:42 posi rear axle. When I got it, someone had already put headers and duals on it---as far as I know, those were the only mechanical changes. Still had the original Qjet, and the EGR was fully functional. I jacked it up in the back with air shocks, and put big meats in the back. It wasn't musclecar-fast, but it was still fun, and never had any problems producing tire smoke
@microminiskirt2 жыл бұрын
I had a 78 T/A WITH Pontiac 400 motor 180 hp 2.56 rear end. It was a freeway cruiser. A slow heavy car. Got a 1985 honda CRX WITH 5 spd. Manual which was a much more fun reliable car to drive. It would be faster than a stock factory 77 Z/28.
@keifmalone41492 жыл бұрын
I love these videos!
@deborahchesser737511 ай бұрын
When the Camaro went to the square body style I was heartbroken. There was nothing prettier than the 70’-73’ models.
@HansBelphegor2 жыл бұрын
Best Coupé ever made
@UnavailableUserID2 жыл бұрын
My first Camaro was a yellow 1977 Z28 bought in 1986 for $2,500. It was really a great car until 1990 when everything started failing at the same time...
@faceman88932 жыл бұрын
Any videos about 78 to 81 camaro 2 door coup 305 ? I am a new subscriber to your channel and I totally love it.
@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel2 жыл бұрын
"This was terrible news... two performance-oriented Camaro fans."
@bigelile072 жыл бұрын
Although I'm a Chevy guy, I owned a 78 Mustang II in 1980 and I used to outrun the '77 and '78 Camaros. That Mustang was quick.
@microminiskirt2 жыл бұрын
I would gladly accept and take a 1970 Camaro Z/28 over the equivalent 1970 Trans-AM because it's easier to find and get. All of these cars are few made because of the UAW strike at the time. I believe the 1970 Camaro Z/28 has mechanical lifters which require frequent adjustment whereas the 1970 Trans-AM is hydralic lifters that don't require adjustment.
@averyparticularsetofskills2 жыл бұрын
OKAY LOOK I ADORE this channel and I've seen every vid multiple times, BUT can someone PLEASE help me understand why the narration sounds so robotic?? The sentences dont naturally flow, the audio varies and it sounds like words are pulled from a prerecorded "word bank" if u will. Anyway again one of my favorites but I CANNOT ignore it a second longer! Be Well & Stay Safe ✌
@CarsandCats2 жыл бұрын
I've had a 70, 72, and still have a 73. I draw the line at 74 and newer. Just not interested if it doesn't have round taillights.
@crazeenydriver2 жыл бұрын
Joe Mannix had a blue one of these Z-28s in the 1974-1975 season
@HairBandDan2 жыл бұрын
I had a 77 Camaro for 16 years sold it to get my 70 SS 396 Chevelle much more fun than the Camaro ever was
@seanmartin154211 ай бұрын
It's interesting, in the midst of higher fuel prices and "fuel shortages", GM/Chevy and other manufactures were still using 4sp manuals and 3sp automatic transmissions. It took till the mid 1980s before manufacturers started using overdrive fuel conserving transmissions. IMO, the US auto manufactures still move too slowly and fall behind many foreign manufacturers.
@sssp307121 күн бұрын
You could order a 1975 or 1976 Camaro Rally Sport with almost every performance option of the 1974 or 1977 Z28, basically only thing missing was the RPO and graphics.
@johnliotta25832 жыл бұрын
my brother had a berlinetta. Kool car
@microminiskirt2 жыл бұрын
1978 to 1981 were the best looking.
@chrisgobeil47512 жыл бұрын
My dad's first new car was a '78 Z28. I just ordered my self a '23 SS since that will be the end of the line for the Camaro..in gas at least.
@valiantredneck2 жыл бұрын
Zed 28 if you please. Thank you.
@calvinhunt23352 жыл бұрын
Amen Bro!!!
@derrickjackson67372 жыл бұрын
Big Boy Camaro in the 70s
@WaylonAxe2 жыл бұрын
My first car!!
@nucleargrizzly17762 жыл бұрын
Do you still have your Member's Only jacket?
@WaylonAxe2 жыл бұрын
@@nucleargrizzly1776 We don’t wear jackets in Florida. 😱
@TerryByrdJr2 жыл бұрын
You had it good
@saintnificent55322 жыл бұрын
Nice "looking" cars. The first thing I'd do to them though is put an LS in them!
@skaldlouiscyphre24532 жыл бұрын
I see your LS and raise you a turbo Atlas I6.
@saintnificent55322 жыл бұрын
@@skaldlouiscyphre2453 6 cylinders sound like outboard boat motors!
@skaldlouiscyphre24532 жыл бұрын
@@saintnificent5532 Inline sixes sound like proper race car engines, V8s sound like a pickup truck.
@jerryvega30422 жыл бұрын
1:40 “it was just a tad bit more flashy “THAAN” the previous 1970 model….”
@davepalmatier51902 жыл бұрын
SAD , MY POP LIVE THROUGH THE HEY DAYS , DRAG RACED FROM LATE 50S THROUGH EARLY 70S MY LITTLE BROTHER WAS BORN IN FEB70 AND HE COULDNT KEEP RACEING WITH US 3 BOYS! :)
@PeterthePiper7772 жыл бұрын
My first car was the silver model bought in 83 for 5800 Canadian
@Buffstang762 жыл бұрын
1977 Ford Mustang II 302 V8 was 139 HP 250 lb ft of torque.
@larryfromwisconsin99702 жыл бұрын
An Army buddy had one of these second generation Z28s. We thought it was very special.
@leroywatermelon40252 жыл бұрын
Fun car.
@martintaylor66342 жыл бұрын
Ordered and bought one in 1977....mine was red.
@michaelcoffey73622 жыл бұрын
Cool😀
@MitchGrooms2 жыл бұрын
Am amazing car.. AMAZING.
@failranch95422 жыл бұрын
‘74 is probably my favorite. A lot of cars had trouble integrating the federally mandated battering-ram bumpers into their design and looked quite hideous. The Camaro by contrast, actually wore them well.
@michaelbaumgardner25302 жыл бұрын
That's the last cool Camaro GM made,at least from my era
@stacygrenier79322 жыл бұрын
My friend had a carmaro drove it through an alley that was too small for car it scaped on walls as it drove through I felt like my insides were being torn out