Vehicle Description
The 1967 Camaro RS, short for ""Rally Sport,"" was part of the
first-ever Chevrolet Camaro lineup, introduced to compete with the
Ford Mustang.expand_more Here's a breakdown of the 1967 Camaro RS's
history: Born from the Mustang's Success: In 1964, Ford's Mustang
became a runaway hit, and Chevrolet scrambled to create a
competitor. The Camaro, built on the upcoming Chevy II Nova
platform, arrived in showrooms by fall of 1966
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Camaro_%28first_generation%29.
The RS Package: All About Appearance The RS wasn't a performance
package like the SS (Super Sport). It focused on aesthetics,
offering a sportier look for the base Camaro. The key feature of
the 1967 Camaro RS was the hidden headlights. They retracted
electrically behind motorized panels in the grille, creating a
cleaner, more aerodynamic front end. Other RS additions included
distinctive front grille inserts, special taillight lenses, and RS
badges. Sharing the Spotlight: The RS package could be combined
with the SS package, creating an ""RS/SS"" Camaro. In this case,
the RS badging took precedence visually. 1967 was the only year for
the unique center console design and instrument cluster layout
offered in the Camaro A Strong Debut, but Not the Sales Leader:
While the 1967 Camaro, including the RS, was a success, it couldn't
dethrone the Mustang in sales that year. Chevy sold 220,906 Camaros
compared to Ford's 472,121 Mustangs However, the Camaro, including
the RS, did chip away at Mustang's dominance, paving the way for
future sales victories.
