The Chevrolet Camaro, much like the Ford Mustang, is a timeless muscle car that can be driven by locals from just about any walk of life. It first went on sale in 1966 and enjoyed a long production run that lasted until 2002. After a brief pause, the Camaro was revitalized and brought back into production in 2009, and remains strong in production. The 2-door is available either as a hardtop coupe for performance-minded buyers or a convertible for those looking for a more relaxed, stylish ride.
Originally launched as a competitor to the Mustang, the Camaro has outpaced it. While the base models are definitely comparable, the top trim Camaros can easily swat Mustangs aside. The modern version has a selection of engines that produce anywhere from 275 horsepower to 650 horsepower. The top-trim ZL1 model uses that supercharged 650 horsepower engine that is based on a Corvette Z06 engine. The ZL1 has a 0 to 60 time of an almost unbelievable 3.5 seconds.
The Camaro’s curb appeal makes it popular for modifications, as does its starting price of roughly $26,000. This is generally a good thing, as it makes for a vibrant community surrounding the owners of these cars. It also means that many parts are available for reasonable prices, and assistance from other tuners is abundant. However, the cheap price (especially of used models) coupled with the appeal of the car means that anyone can get a hold of a Camaro, and their bad taste is allowed to be represented in this car. Here, we explore some of the best looking Camaros and some of the not so great.
25 Amazing
Back to the modern generation Camaro, this all-black one is no slouch. This 2014 Camaro is Hennessy-tuned, spitting out 638 horsepower to the rear wheels. Hennessy is known for creating insanely powerful muscle cars, and this one is no exception.
The all black makes this car even more aggressive after knowing what kind of power is under the hood. Black rims, black paint, and black headlights look incredible on this car and create a look that will send would-be racers running away.
24 Amazing
The worst part about modified cars is when their owners invest time, money, and parts into building them, and then proceed to let them sit in a garage. This owner breaks that rule and uses their heavily modified Camaro on the drag strip, where it is meant to be.
On the strip, this modified Camaro runs 9-second quarter miles, which is incredibly quick.
As you can see from the smoking tires, this car puts down a ton of power and uses absolutely all of it.
23 Amazing
As with the first few Camaros on this list, we see again that subtlety goes a long way. This simple looking Camaro has a variety of bolt-on modifications that were easily installed and generally stays away from visual mods.
Besides the muscular hood scoop, there isn't much to let us know that this Camaro is packing any extra power besides its stock motor. This car is a total sleeper and is plain enough on the outside to sneakily challenge any car on the street and blow right past them.
22 Amazing
Again, nailing the look of a restored car is tough, but this owner has done it.
Although it's not that old, this is the generation of the Camaro that was in production before its production run paused in 2002.
A new paint job and new wheels keep this Camaro looking fresh. Black spokes accent other black areas on the body of this car. The silver line on the rims matches the silver paint on the car, making for a well-put-together and unified look.
21 Amazing
This great looking Camaro is once again well-versed in the art of subtlety. It has engine modifications that boost its power, making it a force to be reckoned with on the streets. Many simple visual effects give this car an aggressive look.
Molded side skirts and a front splitter are both useful when driving at high speeds and for visual appeal. A simple spoiler and black rims tie the car together, creating a composed package that easily turns heads.
20 Amazing
This older Camaro is one of the nicest restorations we've found. It is from 1967 and is beautifully restored, capturing the original essence of this car. A stylish chrome bumper and an aggressive splitter remind us that although this car is old, that it was built for speed.
It has a new engine, of course, and is able to keep up with modern Camaros as a result.
The chrome rims are updated but classic and elevate the previous look of this car. Sporty tires and a redone interior complete the package, making for an old Camaro that we would choose over a new one.
19 Amazing
While this Camaro borders on a tad too low, it looks incredible. Thanks to its many straight lines, the Camaro looks great with a solid lowering kit, and this one is no exception.
A splitter and side skirts make the car look even lower, and coupled with the thin spokes of these custom black rims, most racers would not dare to challenge this car. This level of visual modification leads us to believe that this ride has performance modifications, too. All in all, this Camaro is a refined take on classically extreme modifications.
18 Amazing
This Camaro is subtle but will knock your socks off. It is heavily modified, although it may not look it. Subtle detail such as blacked out wheels that match black body accents give this car and air of power. What's really special, however, are the engine mods.
This Camaro has had enough work done on it to complete the quarter mile sprint in a scant 11.98 seconds, which is a staggering time.
The best part is that this Camaro looks like it is almost completely stock, so its driver likely has quite the edge on everyone they race.
17 Amazing
Here we have another great example of an older Camaro that looks right at home alongside the modern generation. This 1971 Camaro has been restored very well and looks great in this new coat of golden brown paint.
The bulged hood with black paint suggests that this ride has engine modifications as well, and can likely hold its own against modern sports cars. Chrome wheels complete the retro look, as they are similar to what would have once originally appeared on the car. We'd be happy to have this older Camaro any day.
16 Amazing
This modified Camaro is packing some serious power. It is nice to see its owner using it to its full potential on the drag strip rather than letting it collect dust in their garage or fingerprints at a car show.
This drag beast goes so fast that the owner couldn't even keep the original body; they now have a purpose-built shell for this ferocious muscle car.
The huge rear drag radials are flexing and bowing under the Camaro's power output, and we're willing to bet that this brilliantly colored monstrosity could beat just about anything in a drag race.
15 Amazing
Another Hennessy Camaro has appeared on this list, which shouldn't be much of a surprise. Dubbed "The Exorcist", this Camaro produces a demonic amount of power. To be exact, it makes about 1,000 brake horsepower, which is an incredible figure.
Hennessy's visual modifications look great as well, with the aggressive splitter and new rims letting us know that this car means business. One of the great things about this Camaro is that even though it produces 4 digits of horsepower, it is not too over-the-top in a visual sense. You could even take it to the grocery store... but more likely is that you'll take it to the track.
14 Amazing
Saving the best for last, we have an absolutely gorgeous restored Camaro.
Originally built in 1973, this Camaro looks better than many sports cars on the road today. Its bright orange paint job is vibrant and refreshing, immediately drawing the attention of pedestrians.
A funky grill, complete with a sleek black splitter, make for an interesting an aggressive front end. The wheels that this owner chose fit the car perfectly, with their thin black spokes complementing the black interior and paint beautifully. It would be hard to find a better looking, better put together Camaro anywhere.
13 Amazing
Starting off, we have a fairly standard modded Camaro that is restrained, yet bold. It has a selection of wider wheels that give it an aggressive stance, the chrome has been replaced with black, the badges have been removed, and a sharp front splitter shows that this car means business.
There is beauty in restraint, and this Camaro shows that very well.
The maroon paint with black strips is a nice touch too, and this owner knows a thing or two about creating a well-styled ride.
12 Amazing
Again, we see beauty in restraint. This Camaro has new gunmetal rims that nicely accent the silver paint. Its black paint is not standard and shows that the car has a bit more to offer than one would expect.
It's not excessive or over the top, and when coupled with a mild window tint, looks great. Like before, this Camaro makes use of black front splitters and side skirts to make a sportier and more aggressive look, which works well.
11 Amazing
Here we have a bit of a different look: an older Camaro. Older cars are tricky to modify; too many glitzy modern bits and they look tacky, and too true to the original style makes them look as they originally did: old.
This Camaro, however, avoids all of that. A bright red paint job makes the car pop and makes it look anything but old.
The modern wheels look great on this car, with the black spokes accenting the interior color and the silver adding a splash of character.
10 Not So Great
Here is the part of the article we wish we didn't have to write, but unfortunately some people have put forth a selection of hideous Camaros. Starting off with this one, its bulky body kit looks plain awful. It ruins the sleek look of the car and detracts from the careful design that Chevrolet put into their flagship sports car.
Besides a hood bulge, the ugly splitter is about the only modification to the is Camaro. If you're gonna do one thing, then at least do it right! Sadly, this owner has forgotten about that one simple rule that makes for a good modification.
9 Not So Great
Ah. This is not what we like to see, but get ready, you'll see it a few more times on this list.
Butterfly doors were first used on Lamborghinis, and that is where they should stay. They are the mark of a six-figure Italian supercar, which is quite a bit different from a $30,000 domestic muscle car.
This stupid modification is luckily invisible when you're driving, but as soon as you park and exit your Camaro, crowds will quickly form to laugh at you for this atrocity.
8 Not So Great
We told you to get ready! Here we have butterfly doors again, which just look awful regardless of what color is on this car. They signal an immature driver that is more concerned with expensive and tacky visual mods than they are with actual performance. To make matters worse, this Camaro has awful rims as well.
Perhaps coincidentally, they are nearly as bad as the butterfly doors. The rest of the car is put together just fine, which is a shame because this Camaro could have been something special were it not for these bad modifications.
7 Not So Great
This Camaro is just way over the top. Where to start... first of all, these neon LED headlights look tacky, as this is the glow that would appear from a poorly-modified car in the early 2000's. Its splitter is excessively large and actually appears clunky rather than sleek.
The hood bulge and exposed supercharger are tacky and impractical, blocking visibility.
This is a modification that is best left in the past, especially when modern engine modifications can do just as good of a job without the brash add-ons of yesteryear.
6 Not So Great
Cars should never pretend to be something they're not, and this Camaro breaks that rule in every way.
This is a 1969 Camaro that has been heavily modified to look like the newest generation of the sports car. The worst part is, although it takes many styling cues from the newest Camaro, it looks awful.
The grill is way too angular and large. The rear fenders and trunk are way too big for the smaller frame of the old Camaro and create a look that is clunky. This owner would have been better off taking cues from other owners who restored their old Camaros, rather than trying to revamp them.