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, 4-speed manual transmission, and only 70,748 original
miles. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an excellent
driver. It is finished the beautiful and highly desirable color
combination of Medium Blue (922) over Black (400). This is also the
correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the
trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. The 454ci engine, the
manual transmission, and the beautiful color make this Stingray
incredibly rare and just about the most desirable combination
possible for a 1973 Corvette.
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, 410158, 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.
I have personally driven this car about 70 miles recently. During
that time the car was completely reliable, had absolutely no
issues, and was a true pleasure to drive. There are dozens of
receipts and service history that go with the car for maintenance
and repairs over the years. The receipts total about $21,000 so the
car has been very well maintained over the years. There are also
some notes and descriptions written by previous owners describing
the car's history. Some of the write-ups and receipts have the
mileage recorded on them, which all are in the correct
chronological order and serve as another great way to verify the
low original mileage.
Besides the LS4 engine and 4-speed manual transmission, this car is
loaded with options such as air conditioning, power steering, power
brakes, and power windows. 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, especially with the 4-speed transmission and low
mileage. 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
particularly true for the 1973 model year as it was a one year only
body style. The low original mileage is confirmed not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title that shows the
mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video,
numbers, 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 very
great period for Corvette and muscle cars as a whole.
Exterior
The Medium Blue exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one
can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine,
and smooth finish. Both door open and shut nicely. The wheels and
center caps are in excellent condition with a brilliant finish and
no curb rash on the beauty rings. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised
white letter tires are almost new and are correctly sized
225/70R15. The tires have less than 1000 miles on them and there is
a receipt with the car from the previous owner for new tires from
April 2020. There are no major blemishes that have been
intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some very tiny
imperfections around the car, but nothing that is really noticeable
from about five or ten feet away. This car has absolutely no rust
issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the
car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with
no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we
have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield or
"birdcage," which are the two most notorious 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 the rear window are all date coded
and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
January 15, 1973 (E15). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The black interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The
seats are in fantastic shape and look just as good in person as
they do in the photos with no punctures, split seams or excessive
wear. The seat is not overly work in the typical area on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet 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 crystal clear. The dash is in great
shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are
also in great condition, there is no wear on in the common spot on
the door panel where the driver's elbow would sit. This car has
Corvette specific modern radio with Bluetooth that was made
specifically for this model stingray. Most importantly the dash has
never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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 interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its
life and another great verification of the 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. As
stated above, I have driven the car 70 miles with no problem at
all. There are nearly $21,000 in receipts with the car so it is
very well mechanically sort...for more information please contact
the seller.
