Vehicle Description
While Corvettes have a reputation for being brutal performance
cars, there's no reason they can't also be pretty. This 1973
Chevrolet Corvette is a very affordable matching-numbers example,
freshly painted in appealing Ruby Red and ready to enjoy
immediately.
That handsome finish isn't this car's original color, and we're
hesitant to tell you that it's actually Ford Ruby Red. Regardless
of where it comes from, it looks awesome and has just the right
blend of subtlety and glow to really work on the curvy fiberglass
bodywork. This 'Vette has clearly led an easy life, as the
fiberglass is in great shape all around. Surely the guys who did
the paint knew a thing or two about putting it right, because the
doors fit well, the headlights are flush with the bodywork, and the
usual stress cracks are nowhere to be found. As you surely know by
now, 1973 was the last year for chrome bumpers on the C3 body
style, and with this attractive paint, they give the car a very
sophisticated look that might be just as at home on the shores of
Monaco as the streets of Detroit. It's not perfect, but at this
price, you're getting a car that presents extremely well and nobody
will know how affordable it really is. In addition, the trim is
quite nice, with proper badges front, side, and rear. From any
angle, it's impossible to argue that this isn't a great-looking
car.
This one also received the code 400 black vinyl bucket seat
interior which was standard equipment in the 1973 Corvette. The
seats have fresh covers that are duplicates of the originals, and
the door panels, carpets, and center console are new. Overall the
interior has a very consistent look that makes you want to climb in
and hit the road with no particular destination in mind. The
original instruments look great with bright markings and clear
lenses, and you'll be pleased to note that this car is fitted with
options like cold A/C, a tilt/telescope wheel, power windows, and a
newer AM/FM/CD stereo system. The wood appliques on the console and
door panels look great, the steering wheel isn't cracked or faded,
and when you lift off the T-tops, it's very nearly as breezy as a
convertible on the open road.
The engine is this car's original, numbers-matching L48 350 cubic
inch V8, which was rated at 190 horsepower in 1973. The downgrade
in horsepower due to lowered compression ratios, milder cams, and,
of course, the whole net versus gross horsepower rating system,
doesn't really change the personality of the Corvette itself. Of
course, you already knew that, and now you're just checking out the
details in the engine bay such as the Chevy Orange paint on the
block, cowl induction air cleaner, correct chrome ignition shield,
and OEM-style componentry throughout. This car also carries power
steering and power brakes, and even small block Corvettes received
a heavy-duty TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, which is easily
up to the rigors of high-performance motoring. The chassis is
highly original, and while it isn't shiny and perfect, it shows
signs of proper maintenance, a great-sounding exhaust system, and
exactly zero signs of accident damage or structural rust. Correct
Rally wheels wear fat 225/70/15 BFGoodrich white-letter radial that
fill the fenders properly.
It's rare to be able to call a Corvette pretty, but this one is
exactly that. It's also fast, fun, and eminently affordable. Call
today!