Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful
completely numbers matching 1973 Corvette Stingray Coupe in
fantastic condition and with the high performance L82 engine. This
Corvette looks absolutely amazing with a very rare color
combination. The Silver Metallic (914) over Midnight Blue Vinyl
(413) color combination is highly desirable, truly striking, and
looks great on this Corvette Stingray body style. It is also the
correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the
trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. The Midnight Blue with
Silver is unique. Most cars in Silver came with Black interior and
occasionally Red; this car is the only C3 Corvette we have seen
optioned in these colors.
This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we
checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and
appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally
hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that
are so correct and original, this is especially true for the
earlier C3's. Even very detailed parts like the distributor,
carburetor, alternator, and even all the windows are correct and
original. The last six digits of the VIN are stamped on the engine
pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to
the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits
of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette Stingray at an
unbeatable value. The high performance models like this L82 draw a
great premium over the standard Corvettes. One could easily buy
this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years
to come as the market on early C3 Corvettes is very hot right now
and on the rise, this is especially true for the 1973 model year as
it was a one year only body style. The very low original mileage is
verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear
Ohio title pictured in the ad that shows the mileage as "Actual."
Please peruse all of the photos, video, and other information below
to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Model Description
The 1973 Corvette was truly the end of an era. 1973 was the last
year to feature a chrome bumper and is considered by some to be the
last year of truly classic Corvettes. Model years after were more
at the mercy of insurance companies, fuel prices, and emission
concerns, 1973 is considered the last "good" year by many
enthusiasts. The 1973 model year is also considered a special and
different year for Corvette enthusiasts as it was the only model to
have chrome in the back and a rubber bumper in the front. It is
representative of the transition Corvette was making at the time.
As in investment, the 1973 will always have an advantage and out
perform other years because of its precedence as the end of a a
very great period for Corvette and muscle cars as a whole.
Exterior
The Silver Metallic exterior is in excellent driver condition. As
one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep
shine, and smooth finish. The chrome and other bright look great
with and a nice finish. The wheels and center caps are in excellent
condition with a nice finish. The tires have about 90% tread left
and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are a few tiny blemishes,
touch ups, and blotches around car that were too small to show up
in pictures, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about
five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos and video
of the underside this car is very clean underneath and has NO RUST
ISSUES at all. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole"
area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evident of
corrosion around the windshield or "birdcage" area, which are the
most common spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included
specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice
this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette, the windshield,
both "Astro Ventilation" door windows, and even the pop-out rear
window, are all date coded and original as each piece predates the
car's body build date of December 2, 1972 (D02). Original glass is
a good indication that this car has had no major accident history
and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Midnight Blue Leather interior of the Corvette is in
outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no
excessive wear, rips, or split seams. Please note that these appear
to be the original seats and skins with the original dry foam, not
some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. All of the seat
belts retract and operate properly; both lap belts and both should
belts. This is a very common problem on early C3 Corvettes, but an
item most buyers do not think to check. The carpet, which is also
original, is also in great condition with no stains, rips, or
holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The
gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The
original radio works well, gets good reception, and most
importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. The dash and console are in great shape
with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in great
condition overall. The jack and jack handle are still with the car
and stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The spare is also
still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there
are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament
to the meticulous care and attention this car has received
throughout its life and another great verification of the very low
original mileage. The interior looks just as good in person as it
does in the photos.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
original numbers matching L82 engine starts right away every time,
runs well, and idles smooth. This Stingray drives great and feels
nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below one can
observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph,
shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going
through some curves. Please note that there are no vibrations and
the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and
do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts
smoothly throughout the power band. Also, the engine compartment is
beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the
photos. The original L82 specific valve covers, air cleaner, and
ignition shielding are all still in place. This Stingray is
unmolested and even the smog pump is still on the car and
working.
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