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 with the high performance L82 engine and only
73,095 original miles. 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
(415). This is 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 car about 50 miles. During that time
that car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true
pleasure to drive.
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.
This car is verified as an original L82 in a number of ways. First,
on the engine pad is stamped "CLD." This suffix code denotes an L82
with an automatic transmission. The car is also confirmed as an
original and authentic L82 by the fifth digit of the VIN. Only the
L82 Corvettes with have a "T" in this spot like this car does, a
base motor L48 car will always have an "J" in the fifth digit of
the VIN for 1973.
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. 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 a
very great period for Corvette and muscle cars as a whole.
Exterior
The Blue-Green (945) exterior is in very 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.
Please note that this Corvette has the correct and original 4-clip
style beauty rings, not the cheaper foreign made aftermarket
replacements. The raised white letter tires are brand new and are
correctly sized 225/70R15. The chrome and other brightwork looks
good. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally
excluded from the photos. There is some small spots and tiny
imperfections around car that were too small to show up in photos,
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 the rear window, are all date coded
and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
September 26, 1972 (B26). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Saddle (415) interior of the Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats look virtually brand new with no split seams
or signs of wear. The seat is not worn in the typical spot on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet also looks
like new with no stains, 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 also look they like they are brand new. The
car still has an original radio and most importantly the dash has
never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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 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 strange noises
or 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 throughout the power band. The car runs
cool and does not overheat. 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. All of the gauges work including the clock. Even detailed
items like the "door ajar" light and seat belt buzzer still work
properly. The entire vacuum system for the headlights works. The
vacuum system also correctly from both of the respective switches
on the dash and the overri...for more information please contact
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