That rivalry would play out in Trans-Am racing, which began in 1966 when the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) established the series as a manufacturer’s championship for modified sedans and coupés.
Introduced for the 1967 model year, the Chevrolet Camaro was a bit late to the pony car market. But that didn't stop it from becoming as iconic as the Ford Mustang. The first-gen model is by far the ...