SEMA-Built “Project Envious” 1973 Chevrolet Camaro RS For Sale At Mecum Nashville

Some restomods chase a trend, and a rare few set one. The Citrus Green Metallic 1973 Chevrolet Camaro RS known as “Project Envious” is for sale at Mecum Nashville, crossing the block as Lot S343 on Saturday, September 26. Built by D&Z Customs of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, it backs up its show-car finish with 680 HP and a chassis engineered for real cornering speed, and the odometer still reads just 64 miles.

This second-generation Camaro earned its reputation the hard way. It debuted at the 2013 SEMA Show and was built to compete in the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, then collected magazine coverage in titles including Camaro Performers, Hot Rodding and LS Power. That history follows the car to Tennessee, and the full build sheet is laid out on the Mecum Nashville lot page.

Lift the vented hood and the story gets serious. A Wegner Automotive 441 CI LSX/LS7 V-8 built around a Dart SHP aluminum block makes a stout 680 HP and 570 lb-ft of torque, and a Dailey dry-sump oiling system keeps everything lubricated through long, high-load corners. It is the kind of engineering that separates a driver from a trailer queen, and the complete specification is listed in the Mecum Nashville auction listing

A FAST 102mm LSXR intake crowns the combination, and the driveline behind it is every bit as purposeful: a Tremec T-56 six-speed manual, a DYAD twin-disc clutch, a 3.5-inch Dynotech steel driveshaft and a Yukon 9-inch rear end with 3.89 gears. Three pedals and a short-throw shifter make this a genuinely engaging car rather than a static display, as the detail photos in the Mecum lot gallery make clear.

The suspension is where Project Envious really justifies its name. It rides on a Heidt’s Pro-G front subframe with cantilever front suspension, Pro-G 2-inch drop spindles and tubular lower A-arms, while the rear uses a Heidt’s Pro-G independent setup. Ridetech triple-adjustable coilovers at all four corners let an owner dial in anything from boulevard compliance to autocross bite, and the undercarriage shots in the Mecum Nashville listing show the same finish quality as the paint above.

Stopping and steering hardware is just as considered. Wilwood W6A six-piston front calipers and DynaPro four-piston rears live behind Forgeline DE3C wheels fitted with the company’s Flush-Loc center-lock conversion, a detail that gives the car a motorsport look without resorting to costume jewelry. The orange pinstripe on the rims picks up the accents in the graphics, and close-up images are available in the Mecum lot S343 photo set.

Inside, the black cabin is set up for driving. Sparco Evo II seats and a Sparco suede steering wheel are paired with Ridetech five-point harnesses and a Ridetech Tiger Cage Plus, while Dakota Digital RTX gauges keep the dash period-correct in appearance and thoroughly modern in function. Vintage Air means it can still be enjoyed on a warm Tennessee weekend, and the interior gallery on the Mecum Nashville lot listing is worth a scroll.

Finished in PPG Citrus Green Metallic with a custom adjustable front spoiler, an extended rear wing, LED daytime running lights and that unmistakable RS nose, this is a build that still turns heads more than a decade after its SEMA debut. Carrying VIN 1S87K3N152993 and just 64 miles, the 1973 Chevrolet Camaro RS “Project Envious” crosses the block on Saturday, September 26, and full registration and bidding information is available through the Mecum Nashville 2026 lot page.

Mecum Nashville comes to the Nashville Superspeedway September 22-26. This unique venue will feature over 1,750 vehicles and many exciting lots of Road Art. The Roush Collection is a main feature with many vehicles selling at No Reserve. Make your plans to attend now!