Photo: Garage Kept Motors
The Camaro nameplate first appeared in 1966, when the first generation entered production as a Chevrolet-badged muscle car. The saga continued throughout the '70s with the second generation, which was built at two factories stateside in Ohio and California, and, for three years, it also came to life in Venezuela.
Some think the second-gen Chevy Camaro is the best-looking one, and we agree. But we're not here to talk about the design and remind you that it was made until 1981 and refreshed for each model year, but to present a copy that certainly deserves some love.
A 1973 model, it is in the Z28 configuration, meaning that it packs the top-spec variant of the 350 engine. The 5.7-liter V8 produced 245 horsepower back in the day, and while that may not mean anything in 2023 when we have hot hatchbacks with far more firepower, let's not forget that we're talking about a 50-year-old vehicle. Also, it's worth noting that power was down for that model year due to the new emission standards, as the mill was previously good for 330 horses.
Transmission options available for the second-gen Camaro varied depending on the selected engine. It came with a two- or a three-speed automatic or a three- or four-speed manual gearbox, and the one pictured in the gallery above features the latter option, which delivers the thrust to the rear axle. The listing says the power unit was refreshed, meaning that there should be no leaks, and most of the horses should still roam under the hood. It doesn't say anything about the air conditioning, which was an option on the Z28 variant.
Bedecked by the white racing stripes, this car has a blue exterior paint finish and the correct chrome trim all around from what we can see. It rides on classic wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich tires with white branding and sports a black interior with leather wrapped around the front and rear seats. From the gauges, steering wheel, and gearshift knob to the HVAC system, radio, and buttons, everything seems to be correct to that era. Thus, if the old-timer looks and feel were what you were looking for, then this Camaro has that covered and is eager to hit the road again.
You're probably curious how much it costs, and the answer lies in the GarageKeptMotors ad that reveals a sticker price of $59,900. That's a bit more than a brand-new Camaro 2SS, which uses a 6.2-liter V8 and starts at $44,600. If you're willing to add a few more thousand dollars, then you could get the range-topping ZL1 from $67,000 before destination. So, if you were in the market for that perfect Camaro, which one would get your vote?
A 1973 model, it is in the Z28 configuration, meaning that it packs the top-spec variant of the 350 engine. The 5.7-liter V8 produced 245 horsepower back in the day, and while that may not mean anything in 2023 when we have hot hatchbacks with far more firepower, let's not forget that we're talking about a 50-year-old vehicle. Also, it's worth noting that power was down for that model year due to the new emission standards, as the mill was previously good for 330 horses.
Transmission options available for the second-gen Camaro varied depending on the selected engine. It came with a two- or a three-speed automatic or a three- or four-speed manual gearbox, and the one pictured in the gallery above features the latter option, which delivers the thrust to the rear axle. The listing says the power unit was refreshed, meaning that there should be no leaks, and most of the horses should still roam under the hood. It doesn't say anything about the air conditioning, which was an option on the Z28 variant.
Bedecked by the white racing stripes, this car has a blue exterior paint finish and the correct chrome trim all around from what we can see. It rides on classic wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich tires with white branding and sports a black interior with leather wrapped around the front and rear seats. From the gauges, steering wheel, and gearshift knob to the HVAC system, radio, and buttons, everything seems to be correct to that era. Thus, if the old-timer looks and feel were what you were looking for, then this Camaro has that covered and is eager to hit the road again.
You're probably curious how much it costs, and the answer lies in the GarageKeptMotors ad that reveals a sticker price of $59,900. That's a bit more than a brand-new Camaro 2SS, which uses a 6.2-liter V8 and starts at $44,600. If you're willing to add a few more thousand dollars, then you could get the range-topping ZL1 from $67,000 before destination. So, if you were in the market for that perfect Camaro, which one would get your vote?
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