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 Big Block Corvette Stingray Coupe
in fantastic condition and with the high performance 454ci LS4
engine. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an excellent
driver. It is finished the beautiful and highly desirable color
combination of Blue-Green (945) over Medium Saddle Leather (416).
This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the
codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the
correct and original units that were installed in the car new at
the factory in 1973. The last six digits of the VIN, 414336, 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 LS4 big
block 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. 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 Blue-Green exterior is in nice driver condition. As one can see
in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. The wheels and center caps are in excellent
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear
Eagle GTII tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized
225/70R15. The chrome and other brightwork looks great with a clear
finish and no pitting. There are no major imperfections that have
been intentionally excluded from the photos. There is some light
checking and other tiny blemishes around car that were too small to
show up in pictures, but nothing 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 almost of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro
Ventilation" door windows and even the windshield, are all date
coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date
of February 7, 1973 (G07). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage. There is a small chip in the windshield, but we
decided to not replace it to keep the car as original as possible.
We have the windshield replaced for an additional $300.
Interior
The Saddle interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The seats look just as good in person as they do in the photos with
no punctures, split seams or excessive wear. There is just a small
amount of expected wear in the typical spot on the driver's
bolster. The carpet is also in great condition with no rips or
holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The
gauge faces are clean and crisp. The dash is in great shape with no
cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in good
condition overall with some normal wear in the typical area where
someone's elbow would rest. The jack and jack handle are still with
the car and stored 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 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 LS4 big block 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 well, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch
feels good. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean,
detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
dash lights, wipers, and indicators; even the key buzzer still
works. The a/c works and one can see the a/c compressor turning on
and engaging properly in the video. The blower for the heater and
a/c works on all speeds. The entire vacuum system for the
headlights works correctly from both of the respective switches on
the dash and the override switch under the column. The entire
operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the
gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Not enough can
be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car,
especially with the 4-speed transmission and the extra power from
the LS4 and the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1973 LS4 big black Corvette Stingray looks fantastic
and is in terrific driver...for more information please contact the
seller.
