Chevrolet Corvette The Chevy Corvette for 1973 lost the chrome front bumper of the previous model year. In its place was a much cleaner appearing urethane nose piece. Both t-top coupe and convertible body configurations were offered. Top trim level the Corvette Stingray. Respectable power was still available— Engines this year were a 350 CID […]
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Chevrolet Camaro The Camaro was in its last year of the turret headlight look in 1973. Engine choices for this year were a 250 I6, 307 2bbl V8, 350 2bbl V8, 350 4bbl V8, and a 350 High Output 4bbl V8 (Z28 only). You could back these engines with a 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual or […]
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Pontiac Firebird If a car was stereotypical 70s, the Firebird is definitely on the top of the list. The ’73 Birds had the same ‘binocular style’ front end as the ones made for ’70-1/2. For ’74, things were changing, effectively creating generation 2.5 with a more aerodynamic nose plus crash resistant bumpers. Top engines for […]
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What is the Smog-Era? The ‘meat & potatoes’ of the Smog-Era are vehicles made between 1973 and 1983. Also known as the Malaise-Era, this timeframe was undoubtedly the low point of automotive performance. Some of the best and some of the most controversial styling was offered during this time. We can’t forget about the vinyl […]
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