why are '69 Camaros so popular

[evilzee28]

hi guys, here's a daft question for you. Why do you think that '69 Camaros are so popular amongst the G-machine people? It seems as if there are more '69's than any other make, why? Just thought I'd start a small debate.

[zbugger]

Oh..... You really don't wanna go there. I think it's a case of the metoo's.

[evilzee28]

Originally Posted by zbugger

Oh..... You really don't wanna go there. I think it's a case of the metoo's.

oh, ooh!......... have I opened up a can of worms? oops!

[BC69]

Its kinda like asking, "Why do you like tall blondes with big breasts?" The answers are plentiful, but there are always two big reasons sticking out at you...

I dont know what those two are for 69 camaros....but I do for the blonde.

[XcYZ]

Well, IMO, the 69 Camaro has the best body lines ever. It's a true classic like a 57 Chevy; you just can't go wrong. The 69 always gets a lot of press, go look at any old Hot Rod or Car Craft magazine from 10 or 15 years ago and you'll see there's an example in every issue.

It's always been popular for drag racing, and now that the g-machine culture is really taking off, the popularity is just carrying over.

[Steve Chryssos]

I have a 68, so maybe I can be objective:
-They are the last of the 1st gens as well as a one-year-only body style.
-The squared off wheel arches make it easy for them to look lowered without as much work.
-The headlights are pulled in towards the center of the vehicle, so they look inherently wide.
-They are in fact wider than the 67/68's
-Legendary 69 DZ302's had all the right goodies--considered by most to be the high water mark for Camaros.
-In 69, the Camaro was still a relatively new platform. But it was just coming into its stride. So most enthusiasts connect with that year.

I'm sure there is a long list of reasons including numerous high visibilty 69 Camaro hot rods and one legendary race car: Mark Donahue's dominant Penske Racing 69 Camaro.

[Derek69SS]

Only because they are lighter than their better looking '69 Chevelle brothers

[jannes_z-28]

This topic is going to be fun

Well, it's simple. They are the best looking cars ever built for this purpose. They look mean, brutal and fast. They get attention where ever you go. The '69 Camaro will give you the 1000 yard stare from people who have had them earlier in their life. It was an easy car to make a winner out of at the dragstrips.

The '69 Camaro has a long reputation (even from its debute) for being a fast, cool car. Especially for the Z/28. Even though the Z/28 was available in 67 and 68 it really took off in 69 which is one of the years were most Z's were ever produced.

To make a Pro touring car from a '69 Camaro only accents its original lines.

I am very glad that I have one, and it is a true X77


Jan

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by zbugger

Oh..... You really don't wanna go there. I think it's a case of the metoo's.

WHAT THE #$#@@%% ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!?!?!?!?

HA! just kidding..

I do think that is part of it but the other part is a circular deal where Mfg's make parts for the car so people buy the cars with the good aftermarket so the Mfg's make even more parts.. yada yada..

Plus the one-off-year looks of the '69 really lend themselves to looking modern.. it's a classic body style that has a lot of lines yet is appealing to many people.

ie.. its a good looking car and it is a good size that lends itself to handling..

[clill]

The 69 Camaro has been on every little kids wish list. It is a timeless design that looks as good today as it did 30 plus years ago.

On a side note... Dynacorn was showing off their new 67 Camaro coupe body today at Hot August Nights. 68 69 are to follow.