2nd Generation Camaro : A game changer for Chevy
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- This is the story of the 2nd generation Chevy Camaro. Today, we’ll go over the changes of the camaro from 1970 to 1981. The second-generation Camaros didn't reach dealers until February of 1970, making them 1970½ models. The new body style featured a fastback roofline and ventless full-door glass with no rear side quarter windows. Doors were wider to permit easier access to the rear seat, and new pull-up handles replaced the old handles, for which the lower button had to be pushed in to open the door. The rear was highlighted by four round taillights similar to the Corvette. A convertible was not offered, making this the only Camaro generation not to offer one.
1971 Chevrolet Camaro
The Z/28 carried over to the second-generation Camaro, but it was now powered by a 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) small-block LT-1 V-8 rated at 360 horsepower. The LT-1 may have sacrificed some of the high-revving charisma, but it was a much friendlier everyday driving companion. The Z/28 features the new RS front end with its split bumpers and driving lights alongside the grille. Inside the 1971
1972 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1972 Camaro didn’t change much from the 1971 model but suffered two major setbacks. The UAW strike at a GM assembly plant in Norwood disrupted production for 174 days, and 1,100 incomplete Camaros had to be scrapped because they could not meet federal bumper safety standards. Some at GM seriously considered dropping the Camaro and Firebird altogether, particularly while the corporation was under pressure to adapt its vast number of makes and models to difficult new regulations for emissions, safety, and fuel economy. Chevrolet would go on to produce 68,656 Camaros in 1972.
The 1973 Camaro
This model year incorporated a standard impact-absorbing front bumper system to meet the new 5 miles per hour no-damage legislation. The Rally Sport option, with its chrome bumperettes on either side of an impact absorbing urethane grill continued for one more year due to creative bracing behind the front sheetmetal.
A new Type LT model was offered in 1973, with a quieter and better-appointed interior, full instrumentation, Rally-style wheels, variable-ratio steering, sport mirrors, and hidden windshield wipers, among other upgrades.
1974 Chevrolet Camaro
New federal bumper regulations meant the nose and tail of the Camaro had to be redesigned for 1974. Considering how massive those aluminum bumpers were, the car survived and people bought them. The Z/28 got bold new graphics for '74, but the car itself was becoming fat, lazy, and underpowered. The 350 V-8 under the hood was rated at only 245 horsepower. Hmm? Maybe the Z/28 needed to be gone. And by 1975, it was!
1975 Chevrolet Camaro
With the discontinued Z/28 for this year, the most exciting thing about the 1975 Camaro was the new wraparound rear window that slightly-very slightly-increased rear visibility. This was the first year for catalytic converters, and the output of Camaro engines skidded downward. The six could squeeze out only 105 horsepower while the “big” 350 V-8 was rated at a miserable 145 horsepower when equipped with a two-barrel carburetor.
1976 Chevrolet Camaro
Only minor appearance changes highlighted the 1976 Camaro, most notably a brushed metal insert in the rear tail section on the LT model.
1977 Chevrolet Camaro
Midway through the 1977 model year, the Z28 returned.
Now emphasizing handling, it rode on big, 15x7-inch wheels, and its 350 small-block was rated at a towering 185 horsepower. (In 1977, 185 horses was huge.) Despite this lack of excitement, Chevy sold almost 219,000 1977 Camaros-that was almost three times the sales of its younger, smaller, sport-coupe brother, the Monza.
1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The big change for '78 was new soft-plastic bumper covers. Also, for the first time, a translucent T-top roof option was also added.
1979 Camaro
The biggest changes for 1979 were the introduction of the luxury-oriented Berlinetta model, replacing the Type LT, and a restyled instrument panel with a much flatter appearance than the previous wraparound design although the gauges themselves remained in the same places as before.
1980 Camaro
For 1980 the aged 250 cu inch inline-six was replaced with a 229 cu inch V6 engine. The Z28 hood included a rear-pointing raised scoop air induction with a solenoid operated flap which opened at full throttle, allowing the engine to breathe cooler air. A federally mandated 85 mph speedometer also debuted this year, down from 130. Z-28s had new optional grey 5-spoke rims (later used on the 1986-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS), a unique upper and lower front grill and smaller revised graphics on its doors.
1981 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1981 model was nearly unchanged from 1980 and would be the last model year for the second-generation Camaro. That 11-year model run is the longest for a Camaro generation.
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saved a yellow 1980 CAMARO berlinetta from the crusher about 2 years ago had a 305 with a few bad lobes on the cam. It's now my daily driver
Good on you for saving one from extinction. The 2nd-gens are starting to become pretty rare. I have an '81 that's my daily and I love the damn thing.
thats very simular to what im doing, mime is white 79 base model with 305
1977 with 305 and low miles. Kinda boring but fun.
@@DerekJason3000 is it stock cam and stock muffler setup?
the second i upgraded to headers with duel stainless flow master muffler and a rv cam the 305 woke up a lot
The best thing about this generation Camaro is that you can interchange body parts to make an 81 look like a 70 1/2
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Although the rear window was different on the early 70-73 cars- it did not wrap around like the later cars did
I prefer the face-lift version better
A lot of cutting and welding for the rear end.
@@the_algorithm worth it compared to spending 10K for a roller 1970-73
78-81 Z28's are amongst the sexiest cars ever made. PERIOD.
Indeed, 79 was the highest selling year up to that point. 282,000 Camaro's built. 84,XXX were Z28 models.
81 was the first year for computers via the "CCC" system. Computer Command Control.
Same thing with the 78 Corvette. Very sexy car
I have a 75, 77, and 91, but I agree. The taillights and the front trim on the 78+ really made the car.
My favorite is the rs z 28 split bumper
@@johnie19644 I love them all. I wouldn't kick a 70-81 F-Body out of bed. Except for the Esprit Firebirds and Berlinetta Camaros.
Those early second Gen rs\ss split bumper cars you speak of are quite coveted these days. And the sale prices reflect that lol.
I bought a 1974 Z28 in 1980. Modded the Engine up to 450 HP and redid the Transmission. Still have it in 2022.
Wow, that’s impressive and commendable
In the summer of 1981 I worked at Six Flags Over Texas and they had an employee incentive program called "Magic".
For every week of perfect attendance an employee's name was placed on an individual piece of paper and dropped into a hopper.
Every week there was a drawing for free movie tickets, free coolers, and all kind of sort of things given to the park by the various sponsors seen throughout the park as well.
One of the major sponsors of the park was a Chevrolet as they had displayed various vehicles throughout the park.
Near the end of summer just before everyone returned to class they had a grand prize drawing of a 1981 Chevy Camaro.
I have forgotten the name of the employee that won it, but he was a security guard who was quite popular around the park and truly deserved the prize.
When I was 18 in the late 80's, I bought a 1976 Camaro base model. Loved that car, traded it in when I was 20. All these years later, I still miss that car.
Same here , I had one with a 400 my uncle built, roughly 350 hp probably 400 plus tq, with a 4 speed and a 3.73 rear she was a runner.
Same here, I was 18 in 1986 and I bought a 1978 Type LT…and I too miss that car.
I delivered Dominoe´s pizza in one back in the 90s. i hated putting that lighted sign on it n even tho the boss asked me too i never did because my Camaro was to cool for that!
Same here, my first when I was 16 was a beat up 74 LT, traded it for a beat up old 4x4, back then they were not worth anything, I always swore to myself that if I was ever in the position to get another one I would, found another 74 three years ago, its like a time machine, will hang on to this one
Great video guys!! In the 70's and 80's my family owned a number of Camaros'. My dad bought a 1971 Sport Coupe with the 307ci engine. He then bought my mom a 1974 Type LT with a 350ci and 4 bbl. I learned to drive in those cars as they were our family cars. When I left for college I got a 1979 Sport Coupe that always attracted a lot of attention in parking lots. The sport coupe had a corporate 305ci and was soo slow. My mom traded her Type LT for a 1985 Sport Coupe with the V6, then in 1986 bought a Sport Coupe with the 305ci engine. That was the end of our Camaro history but love them to this day. Thank you again.
I'm now 49 years old from downtown Hamilton Ontario Canada and a stroke and cardiac arrest survivor and use a cane for balance when I'm outside walking around and haven't driven since early '06. But never had camero or the firebird/Trans am. But always wanted either one. Great video. Happy holidays
The best thing about the 2nd gen was the interchangeability. I got a 76 with the 350 V8 and a TH350 as my first car in '87. it was anemic but easy to wake up. I put in a shift kit, edelbrock performer intake, holley 600 carb, headers and dual exhaust and then swapped in a 3:42 posi and sway bars straight from a junked 2nd generation trans am. Even on the original 8.5:1 compression and crappy heads it ran 14.3 in the quarter as a 3700 pound daily driver. Fun car.
Man what a beautiful car. The 1970-73 so pure. Timeless design.
My first car was a 1976 Camaro and I owned it for 11 years. Say what you want to about those 1974-1977 bumpers, but not only did they perfectly accentuate the body style of those mid-70s models, but they were made of such strong stuff that they saved me from a LOT of auto accidents! For example, a girl and her friend rear ended me once in their Honda Civic---totally fucked up the front of their car The rear bumper on my Camaro? Barely a scratch!
Agree! 74-77 are my favs!
Great video, I miss my 78 and my 80 Camaros,they were a pleasure to drive,the 2nd generations were always my favorite.
I also had a 78 Z28 and then a 1980 Z 28 my 78 was black with lime green decals and seats. My 80 was sky blue with blue and silver decals and had t tops
And dark blue interior
That 80 Z28 was one the very best looking cars ever made
1978 Camaro Z/28, Rally Sport, Type LT & Sport Coupe with the 350 V8 engine with 4-barrel carb. and dual exhausts! I also loved the 1978 front & rear body coloured fiberglass bumpers which were integrated with the car compared to the chrome ones! One of my friends still has his 1978 black Camaro Sport Coupe with the 305 V8 engine which he bought when it was a year old in 1979 and is still in like new/excellent condition!😍
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Omg im so jealous thats awesome !
My neighbor had a '73 Z28 he bought new. It was fast and sounded great. My friend had a '75, by then they were gutless. I prefer the 70-72 split bumper models. A truly gorgeous body style, I remember when the '70 was introduced - we thought it looked like a Ferrari.
I bought a 77 Vette then my buddy bought a 78 Z28. Both were non-CA cars with 4-speeds. We raced each other driving in both cars all around the hills of SF Bay Area. Vette had better brakes, was more neutral and could pull bit more Gs but more prone to spin out than the slightly understeering Z28 which handled well. Both cars shod with GoodYear Wingfoot tires - precursor to the Eagles. Vette had P265/50R15 on stock 8x15s. Camaro had Centerlines with 245s.
I had a 1981 Z-28. What a beautiful car it was!
My favorites were the 73 Z-28 and the 77 Z-28 and the 81 Z- 28 . Almost bought a 77 Z-28 but my leave from the military was cut short . JSC
The 2nd Generation by far is one of the best looking hands down.
the 2nd gen camaro has gotta be my favourite muscle car of all time especially the Z28
Same here! I owned a Firebird Formula
There's no 70 1/2 Camaro. They're just a 1970 Camaro, GM never labeled them as 1/2 cars and their registration just says 1970.
Thank you. I'm not sure why this is such a myth that won't go away 52 years later.
I bought a 1978 Camaro when I was 16 (in 1988). I pulled the stock 305 2bbl, and replaced it with a 350 4bbl crate engine, added an open air cleaner and true dual exhaust with glass packs. One of my biggest regrets was selling that car while I was in college.
I've got a 78 that has a 350 crate now....daily drivin my lil project
Good video but you completely missed Rally Sport option.
We touched the the RS a little. In fact there was a hybrid RS/SS version. Thanks for watching Michael! Make sure to subscribe.
In fact, a very false statement was made at 1:48 - the RS package had nothing to do with the Z/28 model. You could get the RS package on a base 6 cylinder if you wanted.
I had a neighbor that had a 1977 it must have been an LT model because it didn’t have a spoiler or fancy wheels. Still a nice car back in the late 80’s to look at. GM would make money hand over fist if they came out with a modern take on the later Gen 2 z28s.
For me (as an European) it's interesting, that most of you like the early models best. Because I like the last models, (with covered bumpers) and the long tail lights. And especcially the Berlinetta models, with whitewalls and vinyl roof. Because the 2nd Gen. Camaro with its big and heavy body and the simple and soft running gear never was a true sports car. I also like the 2nd Gen best, because it managed to look good and fresh even in its 10th year.
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I own a 1972 and a 1981 Z28
I like nearly everything about the 72 so much more.
The split bumper, the rear tail lights, the engine.
I like the 81 Z28's interior more, hood scoop, and fender scoop, and suspension.
I'm going to build a Retromodded 70-72 Front/tail, modern suspension, modern interior, on a 80-81 chassis, with a Crate Engine.
I may go with a Firebird instead of Camaro, and do the same mods listed above but with Firebird parts.
I'm probably going to sell the 81 z28 to fund the Camarobird project.
Agreed, 78-81 z28s are the only way to go although the 79-81 special edition Trans Ams are superior looking in every way possible!!!
The 70 had MUCH more powerful engine choices than the later models, making them more desirable than the later ones. From 70 to 73 the RS version with the split chrome bumpers and Corvette lookalike are a nicer design as well (at least to my eyes). The Camaro degenerated from a Musclecar to a Boulevard Cruiser in the 70s.
I like the looks of the later second gen. I'm probably biased being an 80's kids and seeing mostly later 2nd gens growing up. The early years front end looks goofy to me
The 1981 camaros were also the first camaros to have OBD1, which added a computer controlled carburetor and spark timing along with some more emissions stuff.
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The 1981 Z28 was probably the best looking Camaro ever. I’m shocked and disappointed the boffins at GM didn’t choose this shape as the one for the revival we see today
My 1st car. Bought this thing off a lot in 1990 when I was 17. Black with red/orange striping and highly modified engine and tranny. Won me many a street race and awesome having this in high school.
No difference in 80 and 81 cosmetically.
@@tonyhammer3588 81's got the on board computer/ECM, due to government regulations
@@FirebirdCamaro1220 I am a walking Camaro encyclopedia. I have owned nearly100 Camaros and still own 5. Did you ACTUALLY read what I wrote? COSMETICALLY they are the same. Under the hood is where they differ. Reading is comprehension.
@@tonyhammer3588 I read it, but it's still a big difference that I thought should be noted
I still think the 81 ZDer is the best looking car ever built,my fav
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@@ThisOldCarChannel will do bro
I had a '74 LT. Bought it new, and drove it for 5 years. It was a pretty good car at best. But the '81 Z was the best of all. I so wish I could have had one of those.
We had a buddy of ours back in the day whos brother bought a brand new 1981 Z. Manual trans. Bad ass car! Thanks David. We hope you are a subscriber.
I have one... going to sell it soon...
I've had my '74 LT for 25 years now. The car and I are both '74's with June tags. Even after the 230k or so miles I've put on it, I'd say it's a better car now than it's ever been. I've just never let it languish when things go wrong.
@@the_algorithm I have one as well. Original owner. Bought when I was 16 years old. Haven’t driven it in awhile, as work and family takes all my time. 44k original on it now. Still in excellent condition. Never seen winter. 4spd manual and t tops. Custom moon interior. Original factory brakes 😊 and tires. But tires are done. Love it still today.
Dad bought a Z28 new in 78, his first new car, he was 18. My mom was nice enough to get in a minor fender bender with it 2 weeks later. That was the start of one hell of a transformation, the 350 was pulled out for a tunnel ram 454 and the car was painted blue from red. I still have pics of the car getting sanded for paint and the engine going in. Sadly we were hit by a drunk driver in 79 and that was the end of the car.
1973 bumper, 5 mph no damage to the lighting or safety systems was the standard, no way you are running that car into anything at 5 mph and not have damage.
Personally for me the 1970 1/2 to 1973, my dad had three over the years and someday I want to follow in his footsteps and get one of my own. I own a 2013 Camaro 2SS manual that’s nice, but it’s just not the classic I’ve always had an eye for
70- 73 were the best
79-81 Z28 are my favorites
I got a plain Jane 71 modely senior in highschool in 1979
I still own it
It's one bad ass restro mod now
Glad I was able to keep it
Sweet 1981 z28 air induction are sweet cars. I loved see them all over in the 1990s. Hard to see any now
The '81 Z28 is my favorite. I had one. If I had any sense I would still own it.
I bought a 1980 z28 as my first car when I was 15 years old. It was all original, still had all of the emissions stuff on it including the cat. Now it has a 4bolt main 383 with a forged eagle rotating assembly. I got real lucky with this car. It had almost all of the options, Ac, cruise control, aluminum wheels, power windows, power locks and an am/fm 8 track that all still work. Not sure if it was the best decision to buy a 40+ year old car as my first, but I've done a lot with it.
Dad had one until my sister launched it over a sidewalk bending the frame. Loved that car. Glad you still have yours. Ours was the light blue. Saw you put up some shorts on your channel. Do me a solid someday & put up a video of the scoop vents snapping open. That was always my favorite party trick with girls in the car. lol
383. Great choice!
I had a blue '80 Z28 almost identical to the last car shown. The wife is hating on me now for selling it! Great video folks, maybe I'll survive to watch another.
I've always liked the 70-73 best. I still like the later models just not a fan of the plastic front end. I had a 72 for years and would still have it if it wasn't stolen. I'd like to get a 71 for the year I was born but I don't see that ever happening so I settle for videos like this.
Paid $5500 cash for my 77 Rally Sport. 350, 4spd, posi rear. Totaled, head on, by a drunk driver in 1988. Sure miss that car.
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Paid $3,500 for my '80 z28 charcoal gray, t-top, 4 speed. Totaled, head on by a drunk driver in 1990. Yep, I sure miss mine too...
I personally prefer the early 1970 1/2- 1971 because they still had some power under their hoods, at the end of this generation they were pretty gutless.
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Yeah, but that gave us hot rodders something to work with. The 2nd Gen chassis came with big and small block engines which made for easy interchange and modifications to make them your own.
I am born in 1982 and i always loved seeing the 2nd gens on the road growing up. I currently own a 79 RS and it is a real riot. its so spartan by todays standards, not much more than an engine on a stick, but i love it, i love driving it.
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Still can't annoyed that there wasn't a convertible version due to the Corvette team thought the Camaro was hurting Corvette sales.
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My favorite years of the Camaro Z28 is '79-'81
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The 1974 Z28 is my favorite. I like the new look of front and back end. I love the Z28 stripes. I also like the smaller window in the back. Also, and I know this is a nitpick, but I like that the Camaro emblem was on the grill and not the hood like in later years.
My first car was a 1976 Camaro type LT 350 V8 and I was hooked on Chevy .
My first brand new car in November of 80 was a 81 chocolate brown 350 loaded ac power everything Z-28 with the 350 auto because you had to take a 305 with the 4 speed. This started my love affair with the Camaro. I've owned a73 rs Z-28 ,a 77 Z-28 an 86 IROC and 3 reg Camaros including a 75 lt and a 80 berlinetta. A 69 and a beater 68 rs 327 4 speed. I love Camaros. I feel right in the driver's seat and I've spent a lot of my life behind the wheel of them. They are easy to restore and repair and are loved by all walks of life. 2nd generation may not get all the money at barret Jackson but that's OK with me. Fuckem, I'll take a 71 396 4speed rs split bumper with factory ac over any hellcat on the lot!
My choice is the 1980 because I own one. It was a regular Camaro with the anemic v-6 which was immediately replaced with a chevy crate motor. A 350-300 HP replaced the boat anchor and is on its way of being my version of a Z-28 which I have a turbo 350 auto trans soon to be replaced with a 4spd, maybe even a 5spd.I bought my Camaro that is totally rust free owned by a girl, so you know it was taken care of and was stock when I bought it for a cool $1200. So far, this car is becoming the car I dreamed of owning since I sold my '69 Camaro years ago.
Mid 70's Camaro 350 engines with 8.5 to 1 compression ratio... A can of chili and tight butt cheeks can beat that.
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Can you only imagine how well these would sell today vs the current model?
we want simpler, cheaper car that fill their roles and mean something...they want expensive unfixable souless crap with a huge profit margin...ultimately those corps are with the govt to clear the road from the poors(us)
@@ragimundvonwallat8961 and they are planning on forcing us into them.
@@davidgarris2513 of course. democracy,freedom and our values. you know the drill
I own a 6th gen Camaro, but would easily trade it for a 2nd gen. I would upgrade the suspension and add EFI and use it as my daily driver
Loved my 1979 Berlinetta. Even though the T-Tops cracked and leaked. It was a babe magnet.
I loved my 1979 in line 6 cylinder 3-speed stick shift with the sports roof vinyl top. Had it 7 years
2nd gen f bodies are where it's at. Awesome lines and curves. Although the Pontiac version is king in my book, I can still respect the chevy. I miss the days they were both on the road.
I always preferred the Firebird to the Camaro in the day, especially 2nd Gens. Firebird's had more power, and looked better too. The 70.5-73 Firebird is one of the best looking cars ever made
My mom had a 79 Camaro in bright blue also known as Beasie Blue and man it looked beautiful in her day.
I had an 81 Z28 for many years and I loved it. It was a great car to take on a road trip as it just galloped along mile after mile and it handled so well. Loved taking the windy twisty secondary highways as they were so much fun to drive and the Z28 was built for that kind of driving. The trunk was a bit of a joke...but that was half the fun!
2ND GEN CAMARO MOST BEAUTIFUL EVER MADE AND ONLY ONE I WOULD OWN!!!
Had a '77 w/4-speed.
Stock they had virtually no power and after an engine rebuild I know why, to save the transmission, lol. Domed pistons, stroked, heads done and the most radical hydraulic cam you could install before having to go to solid lifters. The factory Saginaw 4-speed tranny was WEAK. First Hot Rod session lead to a hole blown in the tranny that you could stick your fist in it. Thankfully the shop that did my motor work had a Muncie M-22 available. I think I paid $300 for it in 1985, and had new synchros installed. That think was like a Timex watch. It took a lickin' and kept on Tickin'.
Sold the car in late 1986 and ordered a new '87 IROC with the 5.7 in it.
I bought a 1978 R/S Camaro when I was 19 I had to change the engine it had the stock 305 and the stock red and black paint however being the gear head that I am I replaced it with small block 400 now I still have the car it has been completely restored with the 400 i put in it when I was 19 I am 51 now and it is the pride of my classic car collection.
My 78 RS/LT has all the factory Z28 stuff in it. 350/350 turbo full power everything and front and rear F41 suspension. It’s Red with Black. Only 84,000 miles. It’s my least driven car out of my 23 I own.
I like how the later cars were starting to look like iroc z Camaros.
They had to scrap all of those Camaros because the SEVERELY OVERPAID, SEVERELY UNDERWORKED Union Slackers were too f****** lazy just to put bumpers on them.
Trivia Note. A 1977 California camaro L6 was the slowest accelerating camaro ever made.
The starter base engine in 1977 Camaro California version came with a 90 HP 250 cubic inch 6 cylinder L6 engine. This had lowest HP to weight of Vehicle for any Camaro ever made.
The 1982 3rd gen Camaro in California had a 90HP L4 but the car weighed over 500 Lbs less.
The internet seems to avoid mentioning that many California detuned cars had very low HP to weight of car.
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In 1971 I bought a 71 Z28 with 4K miles for $4K. It had the bolt on spoiler. I loved that car, always have.
Big change for 1981 was a on board computer/ECM was added, and "feedback" carburetors were used on all engines
The only 2nd generation Camaro's i thought were beautiful were 78 to 1981 Z28 Automatics or Manual 4 speed's!!....Or maybe i should just say they werey favorite Camaro's ever!! 1979 was my favorite single year!! 🚗🚗
Was the 1970 1/2 Camaro Z/28 TO 1973 available with automatic transmission and air conditioning? I am CURIOUS because these Camaro cars were much more available than the 1970 to 1973 Pontiac Trans AM which were less produced and cost more $$$🤑 with similiar but not as high performance Trans AM.
I bought my '74 used in '78. 350 2bbl auto. At 22 years old, it had all the power I needed. What gets overlooked so much is how sweet this model handled. At least mine did. It took those winding and hilly state routes in southeast Ohio 5 and 10 mph faster that the signs suggested. Unfortunately the previous owner didn't have it rustproofed/undercoated. I enjoyed it while I had it!
2nd generation F body's are so cool, doesn't even matter if it's just a base model, they are fantastic cars.
My brother totaled my moms 70 Skylark GS in 77 so mom was off looking for a new car , my dad tried to get her into a 75 baby blue and white two tone Duster hatchback ( rare car ) but my mom saw this 76 silver and red Camaro on a rack out front and ask the salemen what car is that and he said mama that's not a family car my dad said no way your getting that car ....... she owned that car for 10 years and as a teenager I was happy
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my first car was a red 1976 Camaro. It had holes in the body big enough to put your foot through. That being said the interior was like new. The 305 under the hood had spacer plates. The car was fun to drive and shockingly reliable. Outward visibility was outstanding. The 305 had a broken bolt bouncing around the crank case it never did any harm. I miss that car.
in 89 my grandmother bought me a 1977 Z-28 it was brown with orange and yellow sticker package 350 4 speed with tan interior. that was my true first car. she got stolen then wrapped around a tree. she could not be saved. one day i will build a clone of her. GOD I MISS THAT CAR. if you look up 1977 Z-28 here on you tube. you will find a video of a guy walking around a brown Z-28. that car is the sister twin of the one i had
The first car I purchased was a 1976 Camaro type LT during my senior year of HS. Only had it for 10 days before caught fire. I was back riding the bus to school after this crushing event.
My favorite Camaro is by far the 1970.5 split nose.
'81 is my favorite year. I had a red Z-28. I wish that I had kept it.
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The only reason why the 77-79 z28 existed is so that gm dealers could say “ oh you can’t afford the trans am and your credit won’t cover the formula so here you go
I've owned a 71, 73, 76, 78, and 79 over the years and I still own the 76 which I bought in 1988 when I was 16. It has gone through many changes and has been painted twice. I also added an early T/A shaker. It is due for another paint job and I am thinking of returning it to the factory gold color... maybe
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Thats very cool you still have that 76 !
The T/A shaker must give it a really unique look. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that mod done. Some may say it’s even sacrilegious but I say the more personalized and unique the better. It’s always great to see true auto enthusiasts’ ideas for expressed through those kinds of details😎👍
@@staffy73 I had the 78-79 style Z28 hood on it before that I made functional, but I never really liked it. I put the later style T/A shaker on the 73 that I had and kind of fell in love with the look, so when I sold the 73 I still wanted that look so I added the early style shaker to the 76. I am toying with the idea of adding the T/A vents to the front fenders before the next paint, but that may be pushing it.
I grew up during this era as a teenager People who knew anything about horsepower stop buying cars after 1971 at least here in California Back in the days when I could buy a four-year-old 67 GTO for $750 crazy
I'm a diehard 2nd gen fan. Owned a 71 split bumper, a 72 and a 75. For as great looking as they were, a 2 gen pre 79 Pontiac would be my first choice. Great feature on the Camaro. Going to check out your Facebook page. Oh not sure if y'all have done this yet, but how about a feature on the Chevelle/ Malibu
They definitely were some fun cars to drive Drew. Thanks for watching! Make sure to subscribe.
For this gen they only got better looking. 4th gen the opposite happened.
The 75 Camaro is what's in my car tent 250 six power steering power brakes. Got z28 wheels for it.has rear spoiler factory I guess.yellow or cream beige paint not sure. I wanted the 74 version so I could get the z28 graphics. They were so outrageous .
1970 Camaro. Still own my 1970 Camaro...
I had a 1979 Z28 I bought new off the showroom floor. I picked it up on a Saturday, jumped into the driver's seat pulled the door handle to close it and it came off in my hands! It squeaked all over as it went down the road, did the quarter mile in the low 16's and would be blown away by a modern day Accord. It was the epitome of 1970's Detroit junk.
The 1980,81 Z28 wheels had the same appearance as the later Monte Carlo SS, but they were different in that the lug nuts held them on by a different design. The Camaro wheels had flat contact surfaces with special flat lug nuts that had a "built in flat-washer like" surface. The later Monte Carlo wheels used tapered lug nut surfaces similar to steel wheel designs with matching lug nuts.
Also, noteworthy, the change to Metric front spindles and computer controlled Rochester carburetor for 1981. The computer was located in the front storage area that existed in the previous years center consoles. That is why the console does not have the little storage area there in 1981.
The 2nd Gen Camaros were and still are my favorite Camaros, & Trans Ams, for that matter. Who doesn't love the Smokey and the Bandit Trans Ams that really boosted these cars popularity?
Starting 1975, my first Camaro was a 1968/RS 327 4 speed manny.
This 1968 was my second car replacing my first, a 1965 Mustang inline 6 3 speed manny.
1976 gave me a 1970/RS 350 auto.
In between my second and third Camaro were a 1979 Chevy truck and a 1975 Corvette.
1981 brought me to a 1979/Z28 350 auto.
To end the century in 1999 I received as a mid-life crisis a 1999/SS LS1 6 speed manny black convertible.🥰
THANK YOU for this Camaro review.👍🏼
I loved all the second Jen Camaros as long as they had 350s
Thankfully in the 70s when they selling these people my age feasted on real performance and muscle cars from the 60s. Even my low-level 1969 Pontiac tempest custom s had close to 300 horses. Yes those were the days. It wasn't till the 90s I picked up a new Monte Carlo and my 69 Pontiac would still eat it for lunch.
My favorite is the 2nd generation Camaro including the Z28 don’t forget about the Yenko turbo Z the rarest model in 1981
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1981 Z28. That was the best looking and best handling Camaro. Wish I still had it!
I had a beautiful blue 1981 Z28 with T-Tops....Bought it with 9500 miles on it in 1982.....Loved that car..I traded in a 1981 Camaro in on it which I had bought brand new in 1982..Which I sold my 1969 RS Z28 for $1800 to get down payment for the new Camaro....Would love to have that car back......
Brought a 1980 Z28 in high school still have it still drives great runs great
71 split bumper 396 aka 402 big block is my favorite the year I was born
Iv owned a few 69 71 73 74 2 77 78 3 81 I loved them all but still have 81 Camaro with a 406 with dart heads probably my fastest Camaro so far around 500 hp it's a blast
I had a 79 z28 with the 4 speed manual transmission wish I still had it
I Own a 1980 Z-28 Camaro, It drove real fast{Nice-and-Fast}-{I'm not Shure-if it was Fast, But I Thought So, I was Only 20 Years old), I wish I still had that Car.
71 Z28. Because that’s what I have! LOL. Also the biggest value Camaro also of the second generations is 70,71,
Oh yes had an old 77 LT Camaro turquoise green with a white vinyl top and 340 hp h.o. 305 cu. In. Motor put a shift kit in that thing bark tires going down n second and bout 75 going out side f overdrive get up bout 120 before the donut gasket blows,Ain't it!!
I miss my '77 Type LT, but EVERYthing on that car broke. The quality by that point was just crap.
When those 70 1/2 Camaros came out they had a kind of European looking musclecar. Really beautiful before destroyed by huge bumpers.
My dream car is 1979 z28 black with red orange strip kit. Red velour front leather backed seats interior. 4 speed standard transmission. alpine stereo system. Turbine Western rims with BF Goodrich TA Radials white lettering tires.
Im 21 born in 2000 my first car was a 1981 Berlinetta camaro fucking amazing to drive even with the 305 sadly it was just to expensive yo maintain something always had to be fixed or touched up didnt have the knowledge to do on my own