Friday, September 16, 2011

The Best Chevy of all time - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

1969 Chevrolet Camaro


A few moments ago, General Motors held some kind of a Chevrolet (for Korean car enthusiasts: 쉐보레) popularity poll to see which Chevrolet from different decades stands out in commemoration of Chevrolet's 100th anniversary.

One Chevrolet stood out the crowd and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (1969년형 쉐보레 카마로) won the popularity poll, besting out the other 15 Chevrolet models from various decades.

Results:
1. 1969 Camaro (25,058 votes) - Best Chevy of All Time
2. 1970 Chevelle SS (18,449 votes)
3. 1953 Corvette (13,297 votes)
4. 1957 Bel Air (13,151 votes)
5. 1963 Corvette Sting Ray (10,597 votes)
6. 2009 Corvette ZR1 (10,188 votes)
7. 1948 Pickup (9,242 votes)
8. 1936 Suburban (6,459 votes)
9. 2010 Camaro (4,861 votes)
10. 2011 Volt (3,140 votes)
11. 1962 Impala (2,597 votes)
12. 1964 Malibu (2,135 votes)
13. 1989 Pickup (1,822 votes)
14. 1969 K Blazer (1,541 votes)
15. 1932 Deluxe Sport Roadster (1,072 votes)
16. 1912 Classic Six (759 votes)

PRESS RELEASE:
DETROIT – Nearly 125,000 Chevrolet fans have spoken, naming the 1969 Camaro the "Best Chevy of All Time."

As part of Chevrolet's Centennial celebration, fans were asked to vote for their favorite vehicle from Chevrolet's 100-year history. During the four-round, elimination bracket, the 1969 Camaro garnered 25,058 of the 124,368 votes cast, edging out the 1970 Chevelle SS in the final round.

Tom Peters, Chevrolet Design director, believes the '69 Camaro is not only one of the best vehicles in Chevrolet's history but one of the best vehicles ever. He is a little biased, however, having owned the same 1969 Camaro for nearly 20 years.

"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."


This goes to show, it doesn't matter which Chevrolet, new and old, you prefer but what matters is, you're with the Bowtie that stands out the crowd.

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