Launched as the "maximum Camaro," the Z28 was supposed to be, in Chevrolet's own words, outrageous. It didn't sport any decals or strips, as General Motors no longer wanted any nonsense on the car.

Chevrolet may have been a bit behind the curve when it introduced its first pony car, but it showed up with what would become one of its most iconic and enduring models in 1967 -- the Chevrolet ...

"The COPO Camaro allows sportsman racers to compete directly in NHRA Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes," said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.