Price reduced! All vehicle trades considered, including classics and performance. I can assist with financing and transport as needed.
I always enjoy seeing a car like this one. It is a 1973 Corvette
that not only has a low 39k miles, but has also been with the same
owner since 1978 - almost 40 years! It has been driven very little
through its lifetime and is now ready for a new owner.
To begin, this Corvette is a VERY late 1973 build. It has a date
code of L30 which translates to July 30, 1973 (note July was the
last month of production for the 1973 model). Further, it has
serial number 34,273 which puts it 191 cars from the end (the last
1973 model was 34,464). Kind of neat.
This is an original code 910 Classic White car. It is accident-free
with a straight body and good paint except for some small localized
chips. Also the urethane front bumper has some typical paint issues
of the era. The emblems, rocker trim, and rear bumpers are in nice
shape, as are the Rally wheels. Note the vintage luggage rack
too.
Under the hood is the original 350ci engine. As expected from this
type of car, everything is complete and correct including the air
cleaner, ignition shielding, and smog equipment. I doubt a valve
cover has ever been removed. The motor runs and sounds great, the
only issue being some smoke at start-up (typical of old valve
seals).
The TH400 automatic transmission shifts smoothly. This Corvette
also has power steering and power brakes, making it very easy for
anyone to drive. In addition a variety of recent maintenance has
been performed; ball joint, brake caliper, transmission gasket,
plug wires, exhaust, et al.
The interior is the original code 425 Dark Red and is in remarkable
condition for a 1973 Corvette. The seat covers and plastic trim
have held up very well. The center console is especially impressive
as these are usually cracked. There is some wear / aging on the
driver door armrest, also typical of the C3. The gauges and lenses
look fantastic. This car has my favorite C3 option, that being a
tilt/telescoping steering wheel for easier ingress/egress.
This is a unique opportunity to own a stock, low mile, late build
1973 with solid ownership history. It is complete and ready to go.
Now let's see if the next owner will have it another 40 years.
