“…..the name Camaro means pal, friend, or comrade. Thus it suggests the real mission of our new automobile – to be a close companion to its owner – tailored to reflect his or her individual tastes and at the same time provide exciting personal transportation. Chevrolet has chosen a name which is lithe, graceful, and in keeping with our other names beginning with ‘C’…..” “It suggests the comradeship of good friends…..as a personal car should be to its owner.” From a speech on June 29, 1966 to the Press announcing
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