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Camaro License Plate Ideas

In its search to find an answer to the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet first introduced the Camaro at the beginning of the 1967 model year. Some disagreement exists as to what the word "Camaro" actually means. According to a 2006 article about the history of the Camaro by Alex Damian from the website Top Speed, Chevrolet claims Camaro was a French slang word for "friend," while researchers at Ford asserted that it meant a "shrimp-like creature." In the nature of good-spirited kidding, when Chevrolet salespersons were later asked what the term meant they replied "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs." Owners of a Camaro can maintain that same playful spirit in customizing their license plate to make it stand out from among the rest on the road.

Model and Year
- Some collectors like to inform people of the year and model of their Camaro by personalizing their license plate to include the year of manufacture and the particular model of Camaro. Doing so allows the casual observer to learn the information as they admire your ride. This is particularly popular on older antique cars. For instance, a license plate might read "1969 RS," signifying that the Camaro dates from 1969 and is the RS model. The caveat is that no two license plates registered in the same state can be the same. Therefore, two Camaro owners might have to modify their choices if they both seek the same plate wording. In the example, it might be changed to "MY1969RS."
Motorized License Plates
- While the newer Camaro models have license plates in the front and rear, older antique models do not. This is because, at the time, laws in most states did not require a front plate. This can pose a problem to Camaro owners who do not want to drill holes in the front of their car. One solution is a motorized license plate. It attaches onto the inside of the grill and extends when the car is turned on. This will help you avoid tickets for not having the front plate, while at the same time not damaging the integrity of the original structure of the Camaro.
Engine Size
- Another popular option for a vanity license plate is to use the size of the engine on the license plate. This allows people to learn what is under the hood without having to pop it up for a look. For instance, a "RS 427" would refer to the model of the Camaro alongside the 427 cubic inch engine. Or a "BIG BLOCK" license plate would signify that the Camaro has the special "Big Block" eight-cylinder engine under the hood, which Chevy produced in the 1950s and 1960s.

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