The 1970-1973 split bumper Camaro is a beautiful design. This 1973 Camaro Z28 is located in San Ramon, California and is said to be all numbers matching and only have 22k miles. I wonder if the dent in the front fender can be popped out. Many thanks to Tony Primo for finding this beauty for us. The car is said to have its original paint and interior and be a true survivor. It is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $50,000. The car has got to be special with it being optioned with the RS, LT and Z28 package. It is being sold by the second owner who acquired it in 2021.
The Z/28 option was created in 1967 to make the Camaro more competitive in SCCA’s Trans-Am series. Initially available with a 302-cu.in. V-8 from 1967-1969, the second-generation Camaro was built with a larger 350-cu.in. V-8. In 1970, the Z28 had 360 hp with its LT-1 engine, but by 1973, the LT-1 was gone and replaced with a milder 350 cubic inch V8. It produced 245 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The hydraulic-lifter camshaft replaced the solid-lifter, and a Quadrajet carburetor replaced the Holley four-barrel atop a cast-iron manifold. It still performed well. Other changes for 1973 included a larger cooling system (17-quart), standard Positraction differential, and optional air conditioning for the first time. To attract buyers, the cost of the Z28 option decreased from $769 to $598.
The interior looks very nice and original. The star of the show of course is the 4 speed shifter sticking out of the console. The in-dash stereo appears to be aftermarket. I am not sure about the panels under the steering wheel. They do not look stock. The seller states that he bought the Camaro in 2021 from the original owner’s family, who had stored it in their garage since 1980. The owner had removed the engine but died before finishing the project. The seller semi restored the Camaro, preserving its originality and adding a new intake and headers. The original intake manifold and exhaust manifolds are included with the car. The paint is entirely factory original, except for the rear spoiler, which was repainted to match the original color. The rest of the body maintains its authentic finish.
The Camaro Z28 cost $4,066 in 1973 equipped with power steering, the RS package, Z28 package, instrument package, custom interior, and a 4-speed transmission. A total of 96,751 Camaros were built in 1973. The Chevrolet Camaro LT model replaced the Super Sport in 1973 and could be combined with Rally Sport and Z/28 packages. A total of 32,327 units were sold. Chevrolet changed the Z/28 badging to Z28 in 1972.
