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Originally Posted by archtaan
Times have changed. Back then typically did a refresh every year and it was a big deal to go the local dealer to see the new model year reveals. They didnt start doing 5+ year model runs until the late 70's if I recall.
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The sheet metal and trim changed annually (generally), but the chassis structures were more likely to change much more slowly. Examples:
Camaro-Firebird
Gen 1 - '67-'69
Gen 2 - '70-'81
Gen 3 - '82-'92
Gen 4 - '93-'02
Malibu
Gen 1 - '64-'67
"Gen 2" - '68-'72 (although some commonality '64-'72)
Gen 3 - '73-'77
Gen 4 - '78-'87 ('88 for Monte Carlo)
Generations are gauged by chassis-platform commonality.
And YES, those were exciting times when the "fresh" models showed up the latter part of September each year! Grab the brochures and devour them for all the latest-newest cool options-features-colors!