Vehicle Description
1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT
Following the success of the initial run of Camaros, the 2nd
generation was introduced in 1970. They were longer, lower, and
wider than the first gen and uniquely were not offered in a
convertible. GM Engineers stated they were more of a "Driver's Car"
and were able to incorporate a ton of performance improvements
based on experience they gained on the track with their previous
model. In 1973 a new LT model was introduced which received an
improved quieter interior, full instrumentation, hidden wipers,
sport mirrors, different wheels, variable ratio steering and other
improvements. This was the more luxury package and the cleanly
restored '73 you see here is a factory LT model. In this industry
we run across a lot of cars with varying degrees of historical
information. More often than not a lot of vehicles are purchased
completed and the new owner doesn't think to ask what the previous
owner might know about the vehicle's origin. Well in this case we
have complete records of the car dating all the way back to 1973.
This includes the original dealer invoice, loan contract, warrant
cards, owner's manual, registration and receipts for all work. The
car was originally purchased on August 29, 1973 at Melville
Chevrolet in Mebane, NC. The original owner traded in a 1965
Chevrolet and special ordered the car in Carolina Blue for his wife
who worked at the University of North Carolina. Just a year later
the car was in a small fender bender after which it was taken to a
local body shop. Repairs began but after approximately 1 year the
shop was shut down without the full work being completed. During
that time they had purchased a new car and no longer had a need for
the Camaro so it went to their nephews. They parked it away for 15
or 16 years. At some point during that time they decided to repaint
the car and squirted primer in preparation. In 1991 the original
engine was replaced with a true LT1 motor and it was driven in
primer for less than a year before being parked away once again.
They intended to do a full restoration but never got around to it
so in 2013 decided to sell it. In August of 2013 the car was sold
to a new owner and the restoration began. It was a solid complete
car at that point and was also sold with its original motor. In
December 2013 the car was stripped to bare metal and the interior
and glass removed. The body was all original and completely rust
free except for some minor patina in the driver/passenger foot
wells. All repairs were done and there was a small spot of bondo in
the drivers front fender so it was replaced with a new piece from
NPD. Outside of that all of the panels are 100% original. The car
was then painted in GM 885K Cobalt Blue Effect with Black SS
stripes. It has a beautiful shine and that Blue really comes to
life out in the sun. It received a steel AMD cowl induction hood
and a OER Z28 small lip spoiler. It was also fitted with brand new
chrome bumpers, new window trim, and new in box GM emblems. The
exterior of the car is stunning and it is clear a lot of care went
into building the car. The car comes with its 15 inch GM rally
wheels with caps and BF Goodrich tires but currently wears a set of
nicely polished brand new American Racing Wheels with new
tires.
The first process was completed in early 2014 and the car was
driven for 1500 miles for 8-10 months before the next phase of the
rebuild began. At that point the 4 bolt main 350 LT1 out of a
1973-1974 Z28 was completely rebuilt. During the process the
stampings were all inspected and confirmed. The block was bored
.030 over, align honed and square decked. It had all new freeze
plugs and cam bearings installed. The motor was completely redone
from top to bottom and below is a table outlining all the specs.
Keep in mind this was the rebuild in 2014 and the car has continued
to be improved since. This is indicated in the table and for
example the new Quadrajet carb that was initially installed was
replaced in 2022 with a Holley 650 cfm quick fuel carb. That
Quadrajet does come with the car though along with the original 350
block, heads, crank and various other parts. Under the hood and
deck lid custom LED lights have been added for when you want to
show it all off. The motor is paired with a 200R4 automatic
transmission that was fully rebuilt by Phoenix Transmission in
January of 2022. The AC system is also all new with a new A/C
compressor, condenser, dryer, custom hose and all wrapped ductwork
joints. The suspension was fully reworked during the build with new
Bilstein front/rear shocks, Moog upper/lower ball joints and
control arm bushings, a Moog center drag link and idler arm,
Urethane sway bar end links, new Timken wheel bearings, and 28
spline axles from Summit racing. The car was factory ordered with
power brakes but has been rebuilt with a new master cylinder and
aftermarket front discs and pads. The calipers and rear drums are
all painted Blue for a nice cohesive look.
Engine Breakdown
-New forged Eagle crankshaft
-std large journals
-ARP main bolts and wind age tray studs
-New Scat Forged, I-Beam rods with bushed ends and floating piston
pins, ARP bolts
-Speed Pro Hypereutectic flat top pistons
-Final compression ratio calculated at 10.26 to 1
-Melling high volume oil pump
-Cloyes True Double Roller timing chain
-Speed Pro 224/224, 450/460 cam, new lifters
-Pro Comp aluminum heads, 64CC chambers, 185CC runners, stainless
2.02/1.60 valves, hardened seats, screw-in studs and guide plates,
hardened pushrods, ARP cylinder head bolts.
-Stainless full roller 1.5 narrow body rockers
-Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake (freshly powder coated)
-Holley 650 CFM quick fuel carb (new in 2022)
-Delco distributor with Pertronix Flame Thrower ignition
conversion, coil, and plug wires.
-Every engine bolt is black oxide ARP
-All gaskets are Fel-Pro
The interior is finished in all Black and in great condition. Prior
to being installed it received all new sound deadening throughout.
It has ACS carpet and a reupholstered headliner, seats, and package
tray. The dash and rare deluxe door panels are original to the car.
The high back front bucket seats are in great shape and the center
console between them was modified to house the ratcheting B&M
shifter. It has its original gauge cluster but a below dash unit
was added with aftermarket Summit gauges for oil/volt/temp gauges.
The Audiovox AM/FM/Cassette player works well and sounds good.
Throughout the cars life it has always been well maintained and
records for everything even down to small details like a new left
window regulator have been kept. This is truly a car you could hop
in today for the first time and after reading through its
documentation can tell exactly what has happened from its first day
on the road in 1973. That isn't something you get with every
classic out there and is not something to overlook. It has just
under 8,000 miles on it since the original restoration and has been
continued to be improved upon throughout its life.
This beautiful LT Camaro could be yours for $51,750.00!
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