Matador Red. The Chevrolet Motor Company was formed in 1911. The Camaro was introduced as competition for Ford's pony car, the Mustang, the Mustang, introduced in 1964 had been a huge success. The first generation Camaro was built from 1967-69, a 2+2 seat, 2 door coupe or convertible, it shared its platform and components with the other GM pony car, the Firebird. 1968 got only a few changes, vent windows were deleted, side marker lights added, a more pointed grille and divided rear taillights. Three packages were available on the base Camaro; The RS appearance package, it got hidden headlights, revised taillights and exterior bright trim. The SS performance package got the 350 or 396 V8, better suspension, special striping, 396 cars got chrome hood inserts. The race ready Z28 performance package, with solid lifter 302 V8, 4 speed and disc brakes, it was designed to compete in the SCCA Trans Am Series Engines; 140hp 230 and 155hp 250 6 cyls or 210 and 275hp 327 V8, 295hp 350 V8, 325 and 375hp 396 V8 and 290hp Z28 302 V8.