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Unrestored, Original-Owner 1973 Camaro Z28!
Muscle Car Campy gets up close and personal with John Vicente's original-owner '73 Camaro Z28. Unknown facts and inside info on a one-of-a-kind second-gen Camaro.
Muscle Car Campy gets up close and personal with John Vicente's original-owner '73 Camaro Z28. Unknown facts and inside info on a one-of-a-kind second-gen Camaro.
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Still have my original 73 LTRS Z28. 4speed,muncie M21, same dark red color. It now has 58000 miles. Engine and tyranny have never been apart. Ran 14.46 in Sept 1973 @98.8 mph with the original Firestone wide ovals. As they say the engine internals, cam, etc. is identical to the 350hp engine from 69. The lower compression drops the gross hp to about 325.This engine is still very stout. Bought for $5100 in July 73.Appraised at 56K in 2012.
@superduty4556
2 жыл бұрын
Tyranny, huh? Haha
@stefanovichmichael9686
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, even auto correct respects those legendary chevys.
@ansdguy1
9 ай бұрын
@@superduty4556Grow up.
@johnwetzel1048
2 ай бұрын
It's got an L82 in it. Same engine as was in my 1974 Z28. Still has 4 bolt mains and all forged like the LT1. Just a different intake and carb and cam. Basically a de-tuned LT1. But it is different that a 1969 350.
@stefanovichmichael9686
2 ай бұрын
No the hydraulic cam is identical to the 350 hp cam.
Never been a Camaro guy other than the 70 to 73 model years. These are true gems.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
I do love them so! Please subscribe. Have lots more coming.
@b58hustler71
2 жыл бұрын
I got 30 seconds into this and he ruined it. I just want to see the damned car. Get out of the way and shut up. Thank you.
@gcg2366
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. People seem to love the 69 Camaro. Never understood that?.... But to each their own.
@Pdubb19
Жыл бұрын
There my favorite year next to the third gen
@johnwetzel1048
2 ай бұрын
@@gcg2366 The 1969 Camaro was the most popular Camaro of all time. Look at the sales figures!
I always thought these were the best looking cars of that era.
@craigholcombe1901
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the 69 was the best looking camera ever made.PERIOD.
@chrisreynolds2410
2 жыл бұрын
The CAMAROS were nice also
@christophernoto
2 жыл бұрын
Me, too, so I bought one. Spring 1970, Z/28. Hugger Orange. 14.1 quarter mile, with a lot of wheelspin at the start. At 100 mph, on an empty North Florida Interstate, it drove as smooth as a Cadillac.
Wow!!! My dad bought almost the exact same car at the beginning of that model year! I just turned 13! We lived in Westlake, Ohio wealthy suburb of Cleveland. My dad was a diehard Dodge man who won MANY amateur drag races! Over 40 tall trophies! We had the 440 coronet 440 R/T, Dart 340! And first Challenger!! But I was into F1 car racing, studying European cars and preferred ROAD racing! He asked me to choose our car that year! He was also a top Automotive market analyst for Wallstreet and got to talk with all the top Auto execs! He found out exactly what you said and told me about this car coming! So we went for a test drive and LOVED it!! Definitely a top handling American car! Very neutral!! His favorite color was always maroon! And he ordered the black stripes as well! We specifically wanted the full front bumper version! We had headers put on with Thrush mufflers, pipes turned down before rear axle. Then we got the iconic chrome Crager Mag wheels with blackwall BF Goodrich radials! We got larger in the rear! I loved that rear spoiler too! And the downforce was very noticeable during the big Midwest rainstorms! My dad ran 13.73 quarter mile times at Dragway 42! Oh! He always raced automatics! And I could downshift it very nicely! Eventually I got my license and got to drive it to high school! I was like a rock star!! Lol. Then my dad and I took many father son drives through the great Ohio back country roads! Often going to the Mid Ohio race course! Saw all the greats in Can Am and F-5000! And I got to use it on my first big dates! Made out in the back seat with that uncomfortable hump in the middle (no pun intended lol) we had all black vinyl. And my dad insisted on no A/C and only an AM radio! We weren't supposed to focus on music while driving! He always said we can drive fast but only if we are safe! (I got my first speeding ticket in that car! 75 mph urgh) my dad eventually moved to Florida with it also! Lol. Thanks for your post!!
Glad U Still Enjoying it, I Always Helped my Cousin when he had Anything to do on his 1970 Slip Bumper when I only was in JH School, From there got my Skills & Together We Rebuild Almost the Entire Family Car in Town, Happy⭐Holidays🙏
The 70-73 Camaro was THE BEST EVER!!!
@musclecarcampy9922
7 ай бұрын
You can definitely make an argument for that.
Man.... that thing is BEAUTIFUL!!
That’s a gem!
Beautiful car! I had a 72. Was my first car. I bought it for $1800 when I was 15 in 79. Great times!
@musclecarcampy9922
Жыл бұрын
Great cars.
Absolutely amazing that he was able to maintain it in that clean original condition especially a car coming from the northeast where they salt the roads!
I Was In The Military In 1973 and Remember 2 Guys In My Outfit Bought 2 New Z28’s With They’re Reenlistment Bonus $ Just Like This One It Was Sharp Then and Still Sharp Now
I'm 70 years old I had a 1963 split window co-op Corvette, I got out of school at 1971 and there wasn't anything on this Earth I wanted more than a 1970 Camaro Z28. That's a 1973 But it is beautiful. That 2nd generation Camaro was beautiful⭐⭐⭐
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
That split-window coupe was no slouch in the looks department. Thank you for watching. Hope you subscribed to my channel. We have some great stuff coming up.
My dad has this car but it’s a rust bucket. Silver with black racing stripes. I need one of those car shows to restore it for him
I had a '73 RS-Z/28 with a '70 LT1 'Vette motor and trans. Automatic Same color combo. I was 19 when I bought it in 1987. My Dad had bought one new and I had to have what I remembered as a younger kid. Burying that speedometer was the thrill of my life at that time, at the cost of the love of my life.... She made me pick, so to speak... I should've picked the girl... ❤
I love the fast back rear window glass and quarter pillers also structurley stronger
Its amazing how a handful of any car you can think of still have perfect examples! Model A to chevy cavaliers and everything in between. I am a GM kid, but anything pre 1973 is awesome......
Nice to see the rare 70-73 NOT changed to RS front bumper.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that.
Originally, there was only the 1-piece "low" spoiler in 1970. After April 1970, the 3-piece "tall" spoiler became available only as a COPO option.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. Please subscribe!
Had an 82' with a 4 banger... Still dream of driving it from time to time... Loved that car...😢😢😢
@musclecarcampy9922
Жыл бұрын
Great looking cars.
Always liked the second gen Camaros (and Firebirds too). What an outstanding original example! If it were mine (oh that was!) I would rebuild the engine to 1970 specs with the higher compression, a modern cam and the 1970 aluminum intake manifold.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
I think the owner is happy with it as is. Please subscribe. Lots more good stuff coming.
How come this car looks better then new Camaro from 2021 I f... love it
@Ontariosound
Ай бұрын
And half the size of the huuuge current Camaro
In 1973, I took a tour of the Norwood,OHIO plant where this was probably assembled.
I had an almost twin to yours. Mine was an automatic w/black interior. I owned it twice and it still around (20 miles away). I have ended up owning 17 Camaro’s from 1967-2017.
Man, that's a beautiful car!!!
@musclecarcampy9922
3 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it, though? Love the color, wheels-everything!
This is the year that started it all for me. Love this beauty. 🥰🥰
I remember you from when you were the editor of Muscle Mustangs. I followed your project on a 95 Mustang GT. I did similar mods to my 95 GT and went from a stock 14.9 ET to a 13.7's with minimal money spent. Seems like yesterday but it was 26 years ago. Enjoyed your review on this Z28. (P.S. get a RODE mic for these reviews) Good sound is as important as good 60ft times in drag racing.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
I am looking into that as I type this
What a beauty. From 67 to the gen 7 nascar camaro. 2 me always a pretty street rod
😍Great looking Z 👍
When I was a kid my dad sold cars. Back then salesman got “ demos” to drive. I’ll always remember when he came home with a new 1970 Camaro. It wasn’t the Z 28 but it did have a 4spd. It was that pea soup green color. Man was it cool to ride around in that!
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Those pea green cars were everywhere back then. And brown. Lots of brown!
@kennydemartini2169
2 жыл бұрын
@@musclecarcampy9922 My neighbor had a brown one with a tan vinyl roof.
Love it... I'm old,new a guy who bought one,same color, same stripes.
@musclecarcampy9922
Ай бұрын
I wish I could have bought one new.
One word WOW, nice car wish that I could drive again
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Please subscribe if you haven’t yet.
If you like this video, check out my latest, a ‘70 GTO with a 455 and a stick: m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYGG262jkre3gbg.html
Absolutely beautiful car 😮
@musclecarcampy9922
4 ай бұрын
We agree.
Ordered a 74 yellow Z28 with Muncie close ratio M21 4-speed , last year for the L82 Corvette engine . Wanted a 73 split bumper car but GM shut down 73 production in July so i had to order a 74 , great car wish i still had it . Still have bill of sale paid $4893.00 Canadian brand new 😓
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Did the Canadian ‘74s have those broad hood stripes?
If you grew up in the 70’s the appreciation is bred into your soul.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
First time I sat in one I was hooked.
@hornetbrown
2 жыл бұрын
Truth.
Was this with the new GoPro? Next stop: Microphone 😃 What a great car and story.
@musclecarcampy9922
3 жыл бұрын
We’ll get there. LOL.
I see two great cars on this reel
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
You've got that right! Thanks for watching. Hope you'll subscribe
Gaps look too nice for it to be all original
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
They weren’t all slapped together! I had a ‘68 Valiant that would shame a Lexus. Sure it was an accident! Please subscribe!
I like those fangs on the grille, people always put those aftermarket filters and they lower power because the hot air gets in all it does is that it's louder.
Gorgeous car.
I bought a 1971 Rally Sport with the Spilt Front end. The design was a copy of a ferrari that had the same front end design. Beautiful cars.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Bill Mitchell loved Italian cars and this GWB Camaro proves it. Hope you subscribed!
Great color on this vehicle!
Great looking car!
My first car was a 69 RS/SS emerald green w/ white vinyl top and white interior w/ hounds tooth seat interiors. It was like new when l bought it. It was stolen and w/ the insurance l bought a 73' Z-28. It was t-boned in the snow and totaled and l got a brand new 77 Z28 which was my favorite but looking back on them l wish l had the 73' back now.
Pretty sweet no A/C, and steelies! Nice color as well.
THOSE CARS ARE SO ICONIC. CHEVROLET, FORD, DODGE, AMC, BUICK GS, PONTIAC, OLDSMOBILE, STUDEBAKER.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
They all made great cars. Hope you have subscribed to the channel.
Had a 73 Z in 1986 still miss it
Wow- what a beauty. Dream car for me with the four speed.
@musclecarcampy9922
6 ай бұрын
Agreed.
My first new car was the 73 Z-28. Same color also. The only issue was that I had the automatic trans in it because the wife couldn't drive the 4 speed. That car car was the love of my life. I did fix up the motor and did some trams work so it ran much better and would beat out some high output mopars
Very nice cool car!
Nice work Campy!
@musclecarcampy9922
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Very nice example and excellent review. It really is a beautiful car. I had a white '80 Z28 auto with the blue stripes down the side and Z28 lettering. I wish I still had it. I just sold my '87 short body R10 Silverado. I see your Maverick silver G8 GT hiding out in the background. We are loving are '09 Maverick Silver G8 GT that I mentioned on your HP Tuner video.
@musclecarcampy9922
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I love my G8. What a fantastic car.
Beautiful car!!!😮
@musclecarcampy9922
6 ай бұрын
It sure is!
Great Looking Car. Road Really Nice.
Fine car, would buy in a heartbeat.
I have a 73 Camaro, had her 20yrs now. Got it out of high school at 18yrs old.
Great car. My first car was identical to this one. Only mine was a Typle LT not. Z28. In 1976.I’m always looking to buy one.
OMG, I had this SAME car. Bought it new in Lawton, OK when I was 18. I'd just finished intitial training in the Army and this was my first car....guess I'm an old dude.
Nice that it isn't bastardized into a (split bumper) RS. Is that Cranberry? It was an awesome color too.
Come on Campy…. Where’s the next video. You’re lettin’ RevnEvan show you up BigTime. We old guys need more videos from our ole MMFF editor!
@musclecarcampy9922
3 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it. We've got some good stuff coming.
So start it up and let’s hear it roar!
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
That was a rookie mistake on my part. The power brake booster wasn’t working properly, so we couldn’t take the car out on the road. I just shot the video without starting it and letting people hear the car run. What a dummy I was.
I inherited the same pristine car 20 years ago ; it being exactly the same with factory exhaust manifold. The only difference is mine was yellow with a factory Hurst shifter. Sold it back to the original owner a couple of years ago.
I have a lifelong friend in Iowa who has one very similar, same paint, 4 speed, but black interior. He's had it since 1975. The Camaro and Z28 sure went downhill after 73, although the late 2nd gen cars were good looking cars.
@bobhoffman5581
2 жыл бұрын
'73 was also a "low performance" car, fyi... lol
@SPSteve
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobhoffman5581 The performance got worse after 73, but I was mainly think about styling. The power did get back up to a whopping 190 by 1980.
It has the Fire starter fuel filter
Great video Jim! Just subscribed to your channel last week, so catching up. Had a 71 Camaro back in the day when you ordered cars rather than taking one off the lot. Ordered with the 350 and Turbo 400 tranny. Gold with a black vinyl roof. Put some Cragers on her. Beat the living hell out of her, and she kept on ticking. Brother RT Dan could probably tell you more than I can remember, but I’m partial to the 71-73 body style on the Camaro.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing!
@andyfoley6906
2 жыл бұрын
@@musclecarcampy9922 was happy to see you on KZread. And got a kick out of Jerry Paladino @ride like a pro making a comment about the Mustangs. I follow him too since being back on two wheels.
As always a great video I I love it clean car especially the fact that it has those round back lights great year.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful. Stunning...
@musclecarcampy9922
3 жыл бұрын
It really is. Thanks for watching. I hope you subscribed because I have more great muscle cars ready to be shot.
Nice car! My friend Led has one just like this, but black with white hood strips!
The hot set up would have been an SS396 L78 rated at 375 HP in 1970 with tons of torque
@musclecarcampy9922
7 ай бұрын
I would have loved to have seen a race between a bone-stock ‘70 L78 Camaro and a same year LT-1 Z28 4-speed.
Nice car there!
👍🏼great video. And year
@musclecarcampy9922
Жыл бұрын
Underrated because of the low compression and hydraulic cam, but they ran strong.
Shame it's not a split bumper. Nice car!
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
RS bumper looks better, but it still looks sweet.
All I did was see the cover screen, no way unrestored look at that clear coat!
@jasoneverley8164
10 ай бұрын
That hood has been done at least
@rickmcbride2980
3 ай бұрын
The engine color looks way too good also I have an original I've had since day one and my engine paint is faded bad and it's been inside a garage for the last 48 years
Original owner? Incredible!!!!
@musclecarcampy9922
Жыл бұрын
Check out the black ‘Cuda 340 and blue Challenger RT on my channel. They are both original owner cars, too. Thanks for watching.
BEAUTIFUL CAR!!!!!!
There is an identical all original car and colours in Toronto area. It’s showroom condition. You have in my opinion, the best Z28 produced. I had a 85 Z28 I regret selling.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. Lots of great content coming.
Awesome Z/28 !!!!!
I have one exactly like this car, except mine is a Z/28 LT.
Beautiful car. Thanks.
Great car!!😁😄🔧🛠️
@musclecarcampy9922
6 ай бұрын
Yessir.
Sweet ride.
Beautiful car but if he still wants that car to be around he needs to take that glass fuel filter off because they were prone for fire hazards from the glass cracking on the glass fuel filters !!!
some idiot installed one of those DANGEROUS GLASS FUEL FILTERS
i have a L82 engine with 480 HP . With a solid lifter 512 camshaft in a 69 Camaro
With all the ten-paint-jobs-over-bondo Camaros out there its nice to see an original car. I had a simple big-bumper Camaro -- with a 250 6! -- that was totally original including paint (stored for twenty years) and it drew people at every gas stop. Just sold it and regret it because there are just no original Camaros left. Not a big fan though of stock-wheeled super/muscle/pony cars having their suspension lowered.
Nice, I owned a 1970.
I had the almost identical car when I was 17 years old, ‘73 Z/28, red, auto with the same front bumper and bumperettes. That was in 1981 and I beat the ever living hell out of that car😁
@bman99ss
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Never knew they were called bumperettes . . .
My Dad has a 73 Camaro, but it's been a pile of parts, pieces, and rust. Been sitting like that for over 30 years, bit it's his "some day" project. I really hope it happens.
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Time to steal it from him and get to work.
@demetriuscooksey7147
2 жыл бұрын
@@musclecarcampy9922 I gave up on trying to talk it out of him 20 years ago. He'll probably figure out a way to get buried in it.
I had a ‘73 Z28 for years. I sold it for a down payment on a house. Wish I had never sold the car.
@mebeingU2
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they are great cars, but there’s no bathroom!! /s
Carrão 👍👍
Very Nice 👍
I had one that same color way back when.
Beautiful car
Beautiful 😍 id love to have that 🙏.
And we never got to hear it run.
It's super cool ♪
@musclecarcampy9922
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hope you subscribed.
My favorite
Obvious repaint on the z28 closeup shot @ beginning of video
I like the Chevrolet Camaro/Pontiac Firebird 1970-1974 model years rear window. I do not like the 1975-1981 model years wraparound rear window. Buick and Oldsmobile were so close to getting their own versions of the 2nd generation F-Body. But GM executives quickly scrapped the plan because they felt that it would affect the sales of the Camaro and Firebird. A 2nd generation Buick or Oldsmobile F-Body would have been interesting
70 camar0 is the year to have last year of the HC 396 and 12 bolt diff