Vehicle Description
It's easy to get hung up on pedigrees and numbers and paperwork but
cars like this 1973 Corvette convertible are where the action
really is. With a strong-running crate small block, factory air,
and a removable hardtop and softop, all at a very reasonable price,
you can have a lot of fun without spending five years' worth of
mortgage payments to own it.
The '73s are popular because they're the last Corvettes with chrome
bumpers, and we can't argue with the fact that a dash of chrome
makes all the difference on a C3. Of course, bright yellow paint
doesn't hurt either, and if you're going to drive a Corvette
roadster, it may as well be high-visibility. This one was
originally code 953 Sunflower Yellow, and the respray is very high
quality and only a few minor imperfections can be found just
because it's been driven after all. During the restoration, it also
got all its gaps lined up just right, and if there were ever any
cracks around the headlights, they've been thoroughly excised. The
urethane nose cone is in good condition too and unlike original
cars, it's actually the same color as the rest of the body. In
back, the familiar chrome bumper is probably original and still
holds a great shine and looks very sharp.
The black interior is mostly new, including the leather seat
covers, carpets, and dash pad, so it feels fresh when you slide
behind the wheel. This car is an automatic 'Vette, which was what
the overwhelming majority of Corvettes were in 1973, and the
shifter falls easily to hand and feels instantly familiar. The
gauges are likely original and in great condition, as is the rest
of the dash, and it appears that everything is working except the
horn and the A/C that needs to be serviced. A retro-style
AM/FM/iPod compatible stereo radio provides the entertainment, but
we're guessing that once you peel the top back and unwind the 350
through the gears, you'll decide that you don't need it. Both the
hard top and the soft top seal up rather well and it doesn't have
the usual squeaks and rattles you'd expect of a vintage Corvette.
Some of that is due to the tight-fitting black convertible top, and
it gets even better with the removable hardtop in place, a
desirable option.
The 350 cubic inch V8 is a newer crate engine, so you know it runs
well. A set of finned valve covers give it a unique look and it's
been upgraded nicely with aluminum heads, an aluminum intake, and a
Holley 670CFM 4-barrel carburetor. It cranks right up thanks to an
HEI ignition system and Accel wire, so you won't hesitate to get
in, turn the key, and have some fun. The TH400 automatic
transmission spins the stock rear end and there's a great-sounding
Magnaflow dual exhaust system with correct rectangular tips out
back. The undercarriage is quite clean with no signs this car has
been neglected or abused and with factory Rally wheels and fat
255/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials, it looks great and sits
right.
A bulk of the Corvette hobby is made up of cars just like this, and
with a very reasonable sticker price, a top that goes down, and a
high-powered motor, there aren't many that are more fun. Call
today!