2022 First-Class Forever Stamp,Pony Cars: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
# 5717 - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamp - Pony Cars: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
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US #5717
2022 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 – Pony Cars
- One of five stamps celebrating America’s love of pony cars
- Pictures the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pony Cars
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 25, 2022
First Day City: Sacramento, California
Quantity Issued: 45,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and its importance to the world of pony car enthusiasts.
About the stamp design: Pictures a dramatic oil painting capturing the very essence of what makes this model of pony car special. Original artwork by Tom Fritz.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, California.
About the Pony Cars set: Includes five different stamp designs honoring a small handful of pony car models that have inspired American imaginations and made them want to own one of these iconic cars for themselves. Also a reminder of the impact these cars have had on big name sports cars we see today.
History the stamp represents: Ford kick-started the pony car wars with their 1965 Mustang. Top automakers joined in, but Ford’s greatest rival would be the Chevrolet Camaro.
Chevy introduced the Camaro in 1967, claiming the name came from a French word for friend, pal, or comrade. The company said the name “suggests the comradeship of good friends, as a personal car should be to its owner.” When asked what a Camaro was, Chevy responded, “a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.” They made their intentions clear.
Z/28 was the Camaro’s production option code. Chevy thought it was catchy and made it part of the high-performance model’s name. The Z/28 won the coveted Sports Car Club of America Trans-Am Series in 1968 and 1969. The 1969 Z/28 modified previous versions and had a more aggressive look. In fact, the marketing proclaimed, “We’ve got a mean streak!”
The Z/28 outperformed the Mustang on the track and in the salesroom. By using off-the-shelf parts, Chevy saved on costs. And a total of 20,302 Z/28s were sold during the extended 1969 sales year, a number unmatched until 1978.
The Camaro’s initial run lasted until 2002, and has since been revived three times. Whether modern or classic, the Camaro has become a pop culture symbol, appearing in movies, TV, games, and more.
US #5717
2022 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 – Pony Cars
- One of five stamps celebrating America’s love of pony cars
- Pictures the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pony Cars
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 25, 2022
First Day City: Sacramento, California
Quantity Issued: 45,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and its importance to the world of pony car enthusiasts.
About the stamp design: Pictures a dramatic oil painting capturing the very essence of what makes this model of pony car special. Original artwork by Tom Fritz.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, California.
About the Pony Cars set: Includes five different stamp designs honoring a small handful of pony car models that have inspired American imaginations and made them want to own one of these iconic cars for themselves. Also a reminder of the impact these cars have had on big name sports cars we see today.
History the stamp represents: Ford kick-started the pony car wars with their 1965 Mustang. Top automakers joined in, but Ford’s greatest rival would be the Chevrolet Camaro.
Chevy introduced the Camaro in 1967, claiming the name came from a French word for friend, pal, or comrade. The company said the name “suggests the comradeship of good friends, as a personal car should be to its owner.” When asked what a Camaro was, Chevy responded, “a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.” They made their intentions clear.
Z/28 was the Camaro’s production option code. Chevy thought it was catchy and made it part of the high-performance model’s name. The Z/28 won the coveted Sports Car Club of America Trans-Am Series in 1968 and 1969. The 1969 Z/28 modified previous versions and had a more aggressive look. In fact, the marketing proclaimed, “We’ve got a mean streak!”
The Z/28 outperformed the Mustang on the track and in the salesroom. By using off-the-shelf parts, Chevy saved on costs. And a total of 20,302 Z/28s were sold during the extended 1969 sales year, a number unmatched until 1978.
The Camaro’s initial run lasted until 2002, and has since been revived three times. Whether modern or classic, the Camaro has become a pop culture symbol, appearing in movies, TV, games, and more.