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 Convertible in
fantastic condition and with only 56,705 miles. This Corvette looks
absolutely amazing with a stunning Elkhart Green paintjob. The
Elkhart Green Metallic (947) over Medium Saddle Leather (416) 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.
I have personally driven this Stingray about 15 miles. During that
time it was completely reliable and a true pleasure to drive. We
first purchased this Corvette is 2008. We then sold it to a
gentleman in Indiana in January of 2009 when the car had 56,225
miles. We just purchased the car back from the same gentleman with
56,687 miles.
During the previous owner's time with the Corvette he spent $5,753
on maintenance and repairs on the car for items such as a brand-new
convertible to, heater core, radiator, hoses, quartz clock, and
much more. He took excellent care of the car over the past ten
years and it is in even better condition now than it was in 2009.
The car also comes with a great amount of original documentation
from when it was sold new including the owners manual, the warranty
booklet with the original Protect-O-Plate, Firestone tire booklet,
1973 Chevrolet Maintenance Schedule, 1973 Chevrolet Consumer
Information booklet, Wheel Trim Ring Instruction Sheet, and 1973
Chevrolet Emission Control Systems booklet.
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, all
the wheels, starter, manifolds, 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. 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 Elkhart Green exterior is in spectacular driver condition. As
one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep
shine, and smooth finish. The convertible top is in brand new
condition with no stain, rips, holes, or frayed edges. The rear
window is perfectly clear with no cloudiness. The top itself
operates well and functions smoothly. Both doors open and shut
nicely. The chrome and other bright looks great with and a
brilliant finish. The wheels, which are original to the car and
date coded correctly, and center caps are in excellent condition
with a nice finish. The Goodyear Eagle GTII tires have about 95%
tread left. There are a few very tiny blemishes around car that
were too small to show up in pictures, but nothing else that is
really noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the
many photos 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 January 8, 1971 (F08). Original glass is a
good indication that this car has had no major accident history and
never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Medium Saddle Leather interior of the Corvette is in
outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no
excessive wear, rips, or split seams. The seats are not worn in the
typical area where the driver gets in and out. Please note that
these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap
aftermarket covers or replacements. 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,
especially with a lighter color like saddle, 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