If you have had more than one than enter the one you have had the longest.
Even if you no longer have it , how long did you own it ?
I am just interested in how long these love affairs have been going on.

Wow, I'm the first to vote :D Had mine for about 6 years... still never been on the road while I've owned it, or probably for quite some time before. About halfway done now, though, maybe by 2011 or 2012 I'll actually be able to drive it!

I've owned several in my life and can't remember the length of ownership on each...I think my current 69 car I've had the longest at 5.5 years...When I was younger, they kept wanting to find a ditch for some odd reason :D

Dano :thumbsup:

This is our third Camaro. Had a 68 SS/RS 396 in 1970 and a sport coupe late in the 70s. Started working on latest one ( 68 Sport Coupe) in 98. Got it runng in 2000, and been driving it ever since. Never stopped working on it. I'd show it to you, but this computer doesn't have a carb or a camshaft,
so I'll never figure it out. Kevin

What if you got more than one? One original other 29 years

Had one for 9 years then sold it to find a better one. Took almost 3 years to get this car which I've had for almost 18 years now. Can't imagine ever being without one.

Kevin

67 RS/SS My wife has owned this car since 9/17/69. It was her 16th Birthday present. I came into the picture in 1970. If my math is correct that is 36 years, and we still love the car.

I like these poles!...can we have a pole reguarding people on TC? :angry: just kidding! ;) theres always one or two in groups....anyway ..we have only owned ours ...see, like how i say "ours"...im trying to not say mine... for about two years...i have always owned Mustangs is that a bad word here? they have done me well, but i wanted somthing faster, i was tired of losing against Camaros :thumbsup: ....Chris... :D

i have always owned Mustangs is that a bad word here?
That is indeed a bad word... Go sit in the corner and write 500 times: I will never use that word again.

Over 20 years :) I bought it as a basket case in 82. Still a basket case, just more baskets and boxes :D

I bought my 69 rs/ss convertible the day Peyton Manning signed to play college football with the university of Tennessee in 1994, whats wierd is the owner of the car also played for Tennessee in the 70's.

When I was 16 in 1969 I thought the only Camaro worth having would be the SS396. I didn't even know about a Copo or ZL1. Mopars were on the top of my list at that time. Now I've owned the '69 for 5 &1/2 years and the '67 a little over 2 years. Oh, by the way they are both small blocks, maybe there is a big block in my future. :)

Of the three I currently own, I've had the "Z" 7 1/2 year's (3rd owner), the RS a little over a year (???owner's), and the "SS" almost 4 year's (I'm the original owner).

I only voted once though......... :D

Got it new in Dec., '66 and traded it in for an AMC Hornet in '73 and bought it back in about '81 or '82??

pdq67

I bought my 68 the year I got married for $950. My wife thought it was not a good idea then and still feels the same way. I havent driven it in a few years as it has been in peices. I've had it 27 years now and am in the middle of a serious restoration I'm almost half done now. But the story will have a happy ending soon when she sees it completed.

67 RS/SS My wife has owned this car since 9/17/69. It was her 16th Birthday present. I came into the picture in 1970. If my math is correct that is 36 years, and we still love the car.
did you by any chance put an add in the paper? "looking for wife that knows how to clean, cook, and owning a camaro, please send a picture of the camaro" Sry, couldnt help it. Hope you two are still in love, just like you love your car. I had mine since 79'. Nick

Still have my 67 Rs camaro, 23 years now it was my first car I was 15 when i got it , now 12 camaros later I drive my husband crazy about these cars.

Bought my first one new in '68. An SS396 4 speed. Put 88k miles on it and finally sold it in '78. Growing family, you know. Besides, wife could barely drive it with the 4 speed and manual steering. Picked up the 69L65 4 speed in '88. Basically all original except for paint and interior. Been driving it in nice weather for about the last 14-15 years. J.R. :)

I've owned my 69 for just a little over 3 years. It seems longer given how much $$ I've put into the car. I've owned my 96RS since it was new.

I bought mine in April 2004. I have really owned it in my mind since I was 17 years old.

Bought my 68 SS/RS 396 in Feb of 1980 it was my very first car, and the only car I own that will never be for sale. My wife and kids have already been instucted that I'm to be burried in that car when I die. LoL.... Bought the Yellow 69 Z/28 in 1999 and my Daily driver 69 in July of 2004. I have owned dozens of first Gen cars through out the years. Cant seem to get my fill of them.

I bought mine in April 2004. I have really owned it in my mind since I was 17 years old.

May 2004...ditto on the second part.

This is my second. Drove my first one thru college.

Sold it to buy my vert

hope you didn't hit anyone.

this is my second camaro.

First one i bought in 1999, then sold it.

The current one i've owned for 3 1/2 years. Bought it the same time i met my wife... So in reality i have 2 wives :D

My wife and I bought the 69 about 6 months ago.
The 85 Z28 I special ordered in late 84 recived it on April 21 85

Three Weeks


WooHoo !

I also bought another 69 rs convertible about 2 months ago to drive while i finish up my rs/ss, kinda takes the temptation off of wanting to drive the fully restored rs/ss.

Time goes by. Deb and I were just talking about it. 6 or maybe 7 years now. Seems strange. Seems like yesterday.

Rick & Deb

25 Years, got it as a basket case when I was 16 years old.

I've had mine since 1982. Completely tore it apart in 1988 to do a ProStreet look to it. Marriage happened in 1989, and it sat all apart for the next 15 years.

Finally started seriously rebuilding in April of 2004,,,, getting close to done, but still got another 3-4 months to go. Feel free to look at the progress if you're interested.... link is in my signature.

I've had mine since 1982. Completely tore it apart in 1988 to do a ProStreet look to it. Marriage happened in 1989, and it sat all apart for the next 15 years.

Finally started seriously rebuilding in April of 2004,,,, getting close to done, but still got another 3-4 months to go. Feel free to look at the progress if you're interested.... link is in my signature. Sounds like me. Bought it in 1983. Worked a bit on it but was busy in College. Married in 89. Stored in garage and got back into it in 2004. This time, I've been sticking with it and have made progress. Hope to have it on the road in another 2-3 years.

Bought my 68 Camaro in Sept. 68 Sold it to a friend and bought it back two years ago........

I bought my '69 convertible in 1995 from a coworker who was getting transferred to North Carolina. Drove it for a couple of months and then started the restore/modify efforts. Finished everything in 1997. I still make upgrades to it every year. I was making a list of things while in Daytona Beach last weekend that I want to do this year.

I got mine in Aug 05. I've been dreaming about owning one for over 20 years, as I grew up on stories of my mom racing hers when she was a teenager. She's always said the worst thing she did was sell it.

Greg

I've actually had mine my whole life...my dad said that he'd give the camaro to his first son. I was fortunate to be the first son! I'm only 19 years old but he's had it since 1975 so I guess "we've" had it for about 31 years.
He parked it in 1985 and let it sit for 15 years due to getting too many tickets. LOL. I was born in 1986, him and I started the restoration 15 years later. He gave me the keys after we rolled it out of the garage to wet sand the paint. It took us about a year and half to do somewhat of a frame-off(front clip off) restoration.
Donnie

I've had four so far -- 1st was a '67 I special ordered in '67. 325Hp 396, RSSS, close-ratio four-speed, Strato-bucket front seat. Also had a disastrous mono-leaf rear spring. Mountain green with Black vinyl top.

2nd was a SS, 300 HP 350 '69, fourspeed, LeMans Blue w/black vinyl top, bought new in late '69 (September) sold to local guy in '75 -- he still has it, but won't sell it back -- I offered every penny he paid me!

3rd was a plain-jane with a non- orginal 350 coupe

4th is a 375 HP 396 SS Coupe (Lemans Blue), Came with a non- original LT-1 350 ('68), which is in the garage waiting to be a heart transplant into my '55 Chev PU Napco 4X4. Current engine is a period correct (within 12 weeks of the car build date) 396 block. It's been bored and sleeved to 427 CU IN, Comp Cam, Hooker SuperComp Headers, '69 oval-port heads and an 800 CFM Holley Spreadbore.

Bought my 70 when I was 17 and in high school, 1978 from the orignal owner who wanted to buy a Caddy. She bought the car new in 70 from Beach City Chevrolet in Long Beach California and traded a 69 camaro for it. I have had the car for 27 years.

My 70 is my first camaro and have also had a 69 RS/SS, 82 Z28 and now have a daily driver 02 LS1 Z28.

Got into camaros because my Dad bought a new 67 RS/SS L78 Granada gold Camaro with auto tranny, no rear spoiler, Black top and black strip on the front. What a hotrod that one was.

Got stolen in 69!

I have had my 1969 RSZ28 since Sept/1973. First camaro was a 67 circa 1972.

Original owner, I have owned my 67 Camaro since Oct 22 1966! Gee! that's over 39 YEARS AGO!
I put around 150,000. miles on it before storing it in the early 80's.

I should finally get to working on it this winter!
When I run into people I went to High School with, they often ask me about "that blue Camaro you had"... I tell them - yeah, I still have it! ;)
David

I Bought my 69 Z28 in Sept 73. I was the 4th owner. The first owner wrecked it when it was new and bought another new one. The second owner got laid off of his job and had to let it go back to the bank. The third owner whom I bought the car from had a wife & kids and wanted a more economical car so I traded my 1972 VW Super Beetle straight across for the Z.
It was my divorce present to myself.
On Dec 12, 1973 the day that my 1st son was born I blew up the 302. At that time I wanted a motor with more torque so I opted for a LT-1 350.
I have had the car all these years but have never really had the spare money to get keep it running with raising a family and all. My wife would ask me to sell it but I would tell her that I have had that car longer than her. She is very understanding. The car has sat for so long that the brakes froze up and other things, My wife is now going to college and the kids have moved out so hopefully when my wife finishes college in 2 more years I will have the spare money to work it.
Sell my Camaro? Never

I have had my 67 since Sept. 1980, and my 71 since Dec.1984.

Got my '67 RS in March of 1984. My first car, it was my daily driver for 3 years. Now it's just a weekend toy. I'm the third owner, all local, it was bought new in the next town over. It's very rust free and tight. It drives like a dream. I will never part with it, as I am lucky enough to have a wife who loves it as much as I do and won't let me!

Tim

I purchased my 1969 RS conv in 1981 4 mos. before my 16 th birthday. I had to get my sister to ride me around in it. I did a total restoration in 1988. Belive it or not most of the part's at that time were bought at the local chevrolet dealer.I just recently did alot of mod's to the car,big block 4 speed boyd wheels etc.just to keep my interest,had the car so long I started to get bored with it. Everyone say's the car is an asset,but it's only an asset if we sell them so I guess it will always be a liability to me , but I dont mind sinking money into it one bit,camaro's are awesome.Hi jr68 Ibought a 1995 impala ss in 1995 those car's are great cars as well.

and wicked fast

Would you believe I'm still waiting for mine (69 Z28) to be shipped from Minnesota to Seattle? Let me know if anyone knows a closed transporter who can actually get the job done this time of year (weather permitting).

I bought my 67 when I was 18...exactly 10 years ago! I saw it sitting on the guys lawn and I just had to have it! I'm not exactly sure if it's an RS, SS, or RS/SS...the tag info isn't very helpful though I know by that it's a 67. The previous owner did some crazy stuff to it. I think it used to be a automatic but he cut a hole in the floor for a standard. It's got the 68 wood grain panel around the radio and the astro vents on the kick panels, console guages, 12-bolt rear and SS hood...so it's more of a 67/68 RS/SS lol!

Right now, it's sitting all lonely in a garage back home and has been for the past 5 years while I was off running around the world in the military. Now that I'm back stateside I have plans for a full frame off restoration! I soooo can't wait to drive it again!

I have owned mine since 99.

Well I bought my first 69 Z-28 in 1973,sold it in 77-(dumb). Finally got another one about a year ago

Ive always had a camaro but many threw out the years not just the same one...crash

12 yrs on my 68

I have owned three Camaros over the past 13 years. My fist was an 87 IROC-Z. I traded that in on a 92 25th anniversary RS. Later I bought a 1985 Z28 which was put to rest this year after being rearended by a delivery truck. Now I'm down to just the 92 which I have been driving and showing for six years.

1969 #1--12 Years--still Have It!! Blue R/s Z/28
1969 #2--9 Years--still Have It!! Red X11
1969 #3--6 Years--still Have It!! Blue+white Stripe
1969 #4 Sold--unfixable
1969 #5--3 Years--still Have It!! Black
1969 #6--sold Convertible--needed Too Much
1969 #7--3 Years--still Have It!! Blue Convertible
1969 #8--sold Hardtop Could Not Refuse Cash
1969 #9--2 Years--still Have It Pro Street

That Took Alot Of Thinking!!! Wow

1969 #1--12 Years--still Have It!! Blue R/s Z/28
1969 #2--9 Years--still Have It!! Red X11
1969 #3--6 Years--still Have It!! Blue+white Stripe
1969 #4 Sold--unfixable
1969 #5--3 Years--still Have It!! Black
1969 #6--sold Convertible--needed Too Much
1969 #7--3 Years--still Have It!! Blue Convertible
1969 #8--sold Hardtop Could Not Refuse Cash
1969 #9--2 Years--still Have It Pro Street

That Took Alot Of Thinking!!! Wow

That's just not fair!

Bought my 69 Z a little over a year ago. Since then I have met a lot of great people and brings back a lot of good memories. Was more of a vette guy before that. Does'nt matter, Chevy's are the greatest!

5-1/2 Years, second owner. Fixing all the damage that the first owner did!

13 plus years and still counting ...

my dad bought mine for himself in 1981. gave it to me in 1983. i sold it in 1985 for college money. my father died in 1996. my mother died in 2004. was cleaning their house up to sell in 2005 when i came across the VIN #. did some extensive research with alot of help from my sister. she located the current owner about 200 miles away. the guy said he would never sell it and to forget about it. so i did. three months later he contacted me to tell me he had changed his mind and he wanted me to have first chance at it. i paid five times as much for it in 2005 as i sold it for in 1985. but what the hell. i couldn't just let my dads first camaro sit in that barn in rural missouri and rot. it will never be sold again!! Mike

i bought my 76 camero last night 2/08/06 it has alittle bit of rebuilding but thats the whole idea the body is in exlent shap no rust i couldnt belive it

I bought my 79Z new in 1979, a 69 RSZ project in 1999, restored it in 1993, bought a 69z X 77 hugger orange in 2005, looking for parts now, and a
69 pro-street big block. I haven't got the 69 pace car YET!

Found my 69 one year ago this month.

Bought mine in 99' been in and out of the body over the past few years for body work,and paint,other than that,it's at the point were i just maintain it,as all I want done to it has been done.lots of work has been done between the two bumpers,new big block 454,new trans,tires,springs,ect,ect...a least when I go to a show,no one has a car just like mine,and Hugger Orange color is not too common.

I got my first 68 Camaro in 1980 for $2,500. I proposed to my wife in that car. Had to sell it when I got married because she had a brand new car and we could'nt afford both. My wife has always felt bad about that. In 2003 I bought another 68 for $2,000. that needed totaly restored. I hope to have this one done in June for our 25 annivessary.

I have had my 69 SS for 20 years. Longer than any other. Restored it (my first restoration) in 89/90 when you could still get all GM sheetmetal for nearly nothing.

i'm only 32 but have had my 67 RS since i was 15 . since then i've owned a 78 RS, 84 Z28, 69 Z28, and a 75 LT . and looking for my next one no.

i'm only 32 but have had my 67 RS since i was 15 . since then i've owned a 78 RS, 84 Z28, 69 Z28, and a 75 LT . and looking for my next one now.

My first Camaro was bought from the original owner in 1986. My Z was acquired from the 3rd owner in 2000. I bought my pace car from the original owner (except for 2 dealers in the middle) in 2003.

first '69 Z in 1970 for a year (totalled it)
second '69 Z in 1975 for 2 months (ex-wife took it)
current '69 SS since June '05 (and the kids can fight over it when I'm planted):D

1 year anniversary coming up on owning my 67 RS/SS. I love it to death and it will never see another driver. Like someone said previously I have owned it in my mind for many years. My earliest recollection of loving the 1st Gens was seeing one at an air show by the fighter jets when I was 7 or 8. I've owned my yellow 67 in my dreams since that day, a year ago those dreams came true!

I have had my 67 SS for nearly 10 years. I am currently looking to add a Iroc to the garage. Almost bought one a month ago, but decided it was priced too high.

Its been more than a year and we have some new guys.
They can weigh in here.

less than a month :)

I bought my Camaro February 1977 for 1,650.00 from the 1st owner and 1979 to 1997 I drag raced her street drags at the start to running 10.80 @ 124 mph .Then she was parked in the corner of my garage for 9 yrs and I pulled her out last year and started to put her back together for the street ,I am still running my 10.80's motor for now as I half to get in line and take a number ,my buddy is so busy he can't do my motor till this winter ,so it be local for this year.
There was no Numbers mach back then ,I would of saved all my original parts, I had many chance's to sell her over the years ,but I didn't ,so I am still at it ,sometimes I wonder why??? Bottom line I think I am still having fun.
Happy Motoring to All..:beers: for All

Got my first camaro in 1969 a COPO with the RS package traded it dumb. In 2002 got my 1969 Camaro 502ci 560+hp still have it great car.:yes:

I bought mine in August 1977 for $400.
30 years

I bought the RS Z 29 yrs ago !( Man, I'm getting old):eek:

Bought 69Z in 1989 when I was 13. Used to drive it up and down the road in front of the house til I was 16. Learned how to drive a 4 speed in that car.

First one in April of 06
Second one in July of 06
Third one in September of 06
--------dry spell--------
Fourth one in March of 07
Next one maybe next week

Bought my '80 Z in 1981. I'm the second owner and have had it for 26 years. Bought an '88 in '88, had it for 5 years. Wife still hasn't forgiven me for tradin' her car. Looking at a '97 RS and a '98 plain jane for my 17 year old son tomorrow. :thumbsup:

from February 19,1982. A bright blue metallic 1979 Z-28. Has 377,000 miles now.

I've had mine for about a year.

I met a guy the other week that bought his 67 SS camaro in 1967, and he took it straight from the dealership to the drag strip lol.

he still has the car too.

I bought my 69 RS in March 1971. Currently under going a complete nut & bolt rebuild.

I bought my 1970 Hugger Orange L34/4spd. new in May, 1970. Now has 64,000 miles, & is just driven to a few shows etc. in the summer. Unrestored & original (even paint) except for regular service items.- Dale

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Bought it Oct 26 1988 Brought on a tow Dolly From Dekalb Il. on Halloween Oct 31 1988 From Jory Trot

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from February 19,1982. A bright blue metallic 1979 Z-28. Has 377,000 miles now.

good lord ! I got to see some pictures of that :thumbsup:

Bought my 1969 RS in 1973 from my cousin. Makes me the second owner. The car was a rust bucket (lots of winter driving in sand and salt) . Bought fenders and door panels and grill (not RS) from a wreck yard and had the body work done. Painted dark blue. In 1976 I removed the 327 and automatic transmission and replaced with a 302 M21 trany and 4.10 rear 10 bolt. Also changed out the blue worn out interior to a used black one found in a wrecking yard. Got rear ended in 1978 which caused damage to rear panels and lights. Found panels at a wreck yard but not RS so started to change to a Z28. Changed to a burgandy with black stripes and added a cowl hood.1980 sold the 302 12.5 compression and put in a 350 10 compression.( 12.5 compression not good on street fuel). Got married in 1983 and then the car was stored away (Kids and cars do not mix well priorities change). In 2005 I ran in to an old friend that back in the day we hot rodded together. He was showing me a car he got from Texas and was wondering what I had done with my Camaro. He suggested that it was time to dig it out of storage. Well here we go again. Replaced the body mounts and changed to disk brakes and replaced the rear frame rails.(internet makes this way too easy) Drove for the summer of 2007 and now headed to the paint shop for a color change.