A body-off restoration was performed in 2012 and included a repaint in the factory Porcelain White and installation of new convertible top fabric, as well as refurbishment of the powertrain, frame, brakes, and suspension.
The 455ci V8 has been rebuilt and features aluminum Edelbrock cylinder heads and a Rochester four-barrel carburetor.
The 455ci V8 was rebuilt in 2012 and features aluminum Edelbrock Performer cylinder heads as well as a Rochester four-barrel carburetor and an HEI distributor. The engine bay is finished with correct red inner fenders, a black firewall, and a Ram Air intake.
Recent maintenance have included a safety inspection, fluid changes, and replacement of several seals.
A three-speed Turbo 400 HydraMatic transmission routes power to the rear wheels through a 12-bolt rear axle with Positraction.
The frame was powder-coated black during the 2012 work.
Additional equipment includes a three-speed automatic transmission, Positraction rear end, factory W30 performance package, power steering, front disc brakes, a ram-air hood, bucket seats, a Hurst Dual Gate shifter, and more.
The body was repainted in Porcelain White during the restoration, which was carried out by Robert Schuck.
The stripes were reapplied using factory templates.
The car was optioned with a fiberglass ram-air hood with chrome twist locks when new, and other exterior features include a chrome rear bumper with dual exhaust outlets along with 442 and W-30 fender badging.
The power-operated convertible top was fitted with new black vinyl and is shown both raised and lowered.
Painted and polished 15″ Rally wheels wear BFGoodrich tires, and the car is equipped with power-assisted steering and front disc brakes.
The suspension and braking system were overhauled in 2012.
The interior is unrestored and features black vinyl upholstery, simulated wood accents, black loop carpeting, and bucket seats split by a full-length console with a Hurst Dual Gate shifter.
The five-digit odometer displays just under 23k miles, 20k of which have been added since 1973.