Fifty years ago this month, the Chevrolet Camaro was unveiled and unleashed to battle the Ford Mustang.

Chevrolet introduced the pony car to the press in mid-September at press events in both Detroit and Los Angeles. By the end of the month, the Camaro was officially on sale at dealerships.

As we celebrate the 5oth anniversary of the Chevy Camaro, we fire up the way-back machine to offer a taste of how this legendary American automobile was introduced.

Check out the original, two-minute (yes, two-minute) commercial. Then browse the Don Draper-esque print ads that could’ve come straight from the offices of Mad Men’s Sterling Cooper.

They don’t make ads like this anymore.

They don’t make cars like this anymore.

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automotive advertising, Chevy Camaro
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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.