1973 Camaro is a Perfect Turnkey Street and Strip Car
Monster motor, worked suspension and a custom interior make this Camaro the perfect weekend toy.
Have you ever found yourself at a car show, admiring a classic Chevrolet Camaro that has been customized from top to bottom, but thinking about how you couldn’t imagine undertaking a project like that? There is no question that driving a built muscle car has its advantages over driving a stock car, but not everyone has the mechanical abilities or the connections to create a good street and strip car.
Fortunately, this 1973 Camaro listed on Bring-A-Trailer has all of the work done for you, including a big engine, a modified suspension setup to handle the extra power and a modernized interior that makes this Chevy comfortable for long drives. Best of all, the pricing showcases that this type of build is attainable to most.
Dressed-Up Exterior
On the outside, this 1973 Chevrolet Camaro has not been heavily modified, but the owner has added a cowl induction-style hood and a set of American Racing Torq Thrust wheels, with fat drag radials out back helping to give the car a much more powerful stance than it had when stock. It also has the RS split bumper up front and a molded rear spoiler, all working together to make one great-looking muscle car. The bright yellow paint is said to have some stone chips up front, but in these pictures, this Camaro looks show-ready.
Big Engine
Under the hood is a 502-cubic inch GM Performance V8. We don’t know what kind of power it is making, but we know that it is fitted with an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley four-barrel carburetor and a set of Hooker headers that empty into full three-inch exhaust.
That crate engine is connected to a three-speed Turbo 400 transmission via a 3,200 RPM stall convertor and the power is sent to the wheel via a set of 3.50 gears. That isn’t a particularly aggressive gear set for drag racing, but it should make for a nice street and strip gear, offering solid acceleration while keeping revs low on a highway cruise. For those hard launches, a set of CalTracs traction bars has been added while the factory front disc brakes coupled with rear drums handle the stopping.
Modern Interior
On the inside, this 1973 Camaro has modern Flo-Fit adjustable bucket seats, a fully digital dash with gauges from Dakota Digital, a CD player, a B&M shifter and the mandatory five-inch racing tach mounted atop the dash board.
The car is also set up for air condition, but the components under the hood have not been installed.
This Camaro has about just a bit of time left for the auction, but that’s not the point. It’s great to see that cars like this are out and able to reached by people not adorned with the silver spoon. A second generation Camaro in this good of shape, with a custom interior and a big block crate motor is well worth the price. Check out more over at Bring a Trailer.