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PAINTING THE TOWN RED


                     SEE THIS 1973 CAMARO Z/28 RS IN NEW ORLEANS


              In the colorful landscape of automotive history, the   movements. A Wegner pulley system adds an
              second-generation Camaro emerges as one of the     exquisite note of enhanced performance while the
              best-styled American performance cars from the     mechanics resonate with precision, guided by an
              early 1970s. With a nod to Ferrari’s design ethos, this   intricate network of stainless steel and braided lines,
              American icon flaunts distinctive features like an egg-  along with an American Auto wiring system.
              crate grille that thrusts forward, commanding attention   Adorned with Schott wheels and Toyo tires, the
              wherever it goes. The gracefully flowing lines of the   Camaro’s stance is ready to take on any road
              sleek, fastback-style rear create a perpetual dance of   with confidence. Crafted by the artisans at Classic
              motion even when the car stands still. Engineered by   Performance, LLC, the 6-year journey to customize it
              Chevrolet’s visionary designers, this fusion of allure   was meticulously navigated. Finished in House of Kolor
              and agility transforms the Camaro into a coveted   Silver under Burgundy paint, polished to brilliance with
              treasure among enthusiasts and muscle car aficionados   an R&M clear coat finish, it’s an artistic expression that
              alike – especially those who understand the process of   transcends the test of time. Even the functional becomes
              customizing a beauty like this.                    an art form, with Eddie Motorsports hood hinges
              As if brushed by the hand of speed itself, the 1973   adding a touch of elegance to practicality.
              Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS custom coupe, selling
              with No Reserve during the inaugural 2023 New
              Orleans Auction, September 28-30, at the Ernest N.
              Morial Convention Center, is a stroke in an aura of
              velocity, ready to paint the town red.
              At the heart of this Camaro is a meticulously
              blueprinted and supercharged 427ci LS V8 engine, a
              symphony of power harmoniously conducted by a
              TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission.
              This grand performance yields an awe-inspiring 822
              horsepower at the crank, echoed by 793 ft/lbs of torque.
              It’s a display of extraordinary automotive capabilities.
              The transmission blends with a Centerforce clutch
              and seamlessly integrated hydraulic clutch assembly,
              orchestrating a  transfer of power down the driveshaft.
              The result? A dance of performance where every move
              is guided by a posi-traction-equipped Ford 9-inch
              rear end, equipped with a 3.50 gear arrangement for
              stability and unwavering grip.
              As the performance reaches its peak, a hydro-boost
              master cylinder commands a standing ovation
              with its robust stopping power. The performance is
              elevated further by the 14-inch Wilwood disc brakes
              at each corner, an ensemble that refines control,
              ensuring every movement is delivered as desired.
              Beneath the car is Chris Alston’s Chassisworks front
              frame and rear suspension system, which lays the
              foundation for impeccable handling and harmonious


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