Vehicle Description
1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible - 350 V8 - Automatic
Transmission - Paint Code 953 Yellow Metallic - New Black Interior
- Power Windows - Build Sheet (Please note: If you happen to be
viewing this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible on a website other
than our Garage Kept Motors site, it's possible that you've only
seen some of our many photographs of the car due to third-party
website limitations. To be sure you access all the more than 155
photographs, as well as a short start-up and walk-around video,
please go to our main website: Garage Kept Motors.) Is the new
(1973) 'Vette the best one ever? �€" Car and Driver, December 1972
Here's the magazine's answer to their headline question: With the
1973 model the Corvette enters its third decade of production and
now, as in the beginning in 1953, it is America's only sports car.
Considering his present stature, it is surprising to find that
(Zora) Duntov was not a part of the original Corvette project.
However, he was soon drawn into it and he is certainly the
architect of its performance image that began to emerge with the
1956 models. Since then, his influence has grown to the point where
he is known worldwide as the Father of the Corvette.... So it
follows, then, that if you are to understand the Corvette you must
not only drive it with an open mind, but also hear of it from
Duntov. The Car and Driver writers went on to explain their
meetings with Duntov in late-summer, 1972 discussing the
then-about-to-be-launched 1973 model: He wanted us to know about
his new Corvette. No, it wasn't to be the mid-engine car that was
widely rumored for 1973 introduction,... the Corvette Duntov has
been measuring in his mind for at least 10 years. The bumper and
safety laws have delayed that model. Instead, Duntov's new car
would look much like last year's...but it would be improved. It
would be quieter, much quieter, and would meet the bumper laws with
only a small increase in weight. Nor would performance suffer to
any great degree - to offset the power losses caused by tightened
emission control requirements a cold air hood would be standard.
Handling in normal traffic situations would be better too because
of new radial ply tires and light-alloy wheels. Duntov was pleased.
He reckoned that the new Corvette was the best ever and if we
wanted to test one, or several, he would help in any way we asked.
Offered here in Yellow Metallic over black (under a black fabric
soft top) is a 1973 Corvette Stingray Convertible. The car's
odometer shows 57,167 miles, or fewer than 1,200 miles on average
per-year since new. The outstanding condition of the car reflects
responsible-owner care, respectful use, careful upgrades, and low
mileage-accumulation through the years. The rare (code 953) Yellow
Metallic exterior color is original; the paint retains an even
finish with excellent gloss across the car's fiberglass body,
including the front-and-rear fender flares and cowl-induction hood.
The color was an excellent choice to highlight the car's body
lines. The black fabric soft top is free of damage. Rear chrome
bumpers (their final model year) and the Endura-clad, painted front
bumper are both in excellent condition, as are the chrome
windshield trim and side-view mirror. Door handles show expected
light wear from use. (To best assess the quality of the paint and
chrome finishes, be sure to view the close-up photographs of the
car in the accompanying gallery.) The twin front black lower front
grilles stand out nicely against the yellow body, as do the
front-fender brake-cooling vents. Original-tint cabin glass and
lighting lenses-including on the pop-up headlights-are clear and
undamaged. Factory badging-including circular crossed-flags-on-red
front emblem, simple crossed-flags badge on the fuel-filler panel,
Stingray script on the front fenders, and C-o-r-v-e-t-t-e lettering
on the rear-is all properly located and mounted. The rear fascia
includes the lock for the factory-i
