The Chevrolet Camaro first went on sale in 1966.
Chevrolet introduced the Camaro on September 29, 1966, as a 1967 model. It entered the growing pony-car market created by the Ford Mustang and was offered as a two-door coupe and convertible.
The Camaro shared its basic F-body platform with the Pontiac Firebird. Buyers could choose from several engines, including six-cylinder and V8 options, allowing the car to serve as both an affordable coupe and a high-performance model.
The launch year is often confused with the model year. The Camaro went on sale during 1966, but its first model year was 1967. Chevrolet used the Camaro name through multiple generations, with production pauses before later revivals.