The award was presented to Chevrolet executives by the Friends of the NAHC at their annual holiday reception Dec. 9 at the NAHC’s quarters in the Skillman Branch Library in downtown Detroit.
Charles K. Hyde, chairman of the NAHC Board of Trustees, said “this selection is unique among all the ‘Vehicle of the Year’ awards, because it is selected by “car buffs” who know what future collectors will value. We asked our members to predict which of this year’s new vehicles will turn heads in the Woodward Cruise of 2035.”
“Our mission with the 21st century Chevy Camaro was to draw on the passion and heritage, expressing it in a new and modern car with design, technology and quality to carry the legacy forward,” said Tom Peters, Camaro chief designer. “The new Camaro puts smiles on the faces of car enthusiasts of all ages.”
Previous winners are (none selected from 1997 to 2001):
• 2009 Ford Flex
• 2008 Dodge Challenger
• 2007 Dodge Viper SRT10
• 2006 Pontiac Solstice
• 2005 Ford Mustang
• 2004 Chrysler 300
• 2003 Dodge Viper
• 2002 Ford Thunderbird
• 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
• 1995 Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Aurora
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