1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Sleekly styled with a flair worthy of Italy’s finest design houses, Chevrolet’s second-generation Camaro was released for sale midway through the 1970 model year, the result of a lengthy strike at GM’s Norwood, Ohio, F-Body assembly plant. Styling was at once aggressive and sophisticated in character, and while offered in hardtop coupe form only, the new Camaro was a hit with buyers despite rising fuel prices and growing regulatory and insurance restrictions on high-performance cars.

Second-generation F-Body Camaro/Firebird production continued through 1981 with steady styling and functional updates demonstrating the basic F-Body Camaro and Firebird design’s unusual adaptability and longevity to full effect. In addition to the basic Camaro, Type LT, Rally Sport and Z28 variations, the second-generation Camaro provides an ideal basis for the full Pro Touring style, combining vastly better performance, handling and comfort than the original 1970s specification.

This factory 1973 Camaro Z28 is an outstanding case in point as the product of an extensive custom build with a road racing-worthy look and feel inside and out. A wide array of lightweight carbon fiber body parts complete the picture, including the hood and trunk, the split front bumper and rear bumper, and front spoiler.

Powering the Camaro is a 350/500 HP Howard Racing small-block Chevrolet V-8 engine equipped with AFR cylinder heads. A Tremec 5-speed manual transmission and Ford 9-inch rear end with 3.50 Dutchman gears deliver the power. Underpinnings include Wilwood disc brakes with 6-piston calipers and drilled and slotted rotors, Viking coilovers and a Speedtech 4-link rear suspension. Fuel is delivered via an Aeromotive 340 stealth fuel tank. The TMI interior includes a Retro Clarion stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and JBL speakers, and enhanced safety is provided by a removable RideTech Tiger cage. For those seeking an awesome Pro Touring Camaro Z28 combining classic second-generation looks and the performance to back it all up, this example is ready to enjoy with all the hard work already done.