Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1973 Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic condition with
the Muncie 4-Speed manual transmission and only 69,725 original
miles. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and drives awesome.
The Yellow Metallic (953) over Black Leather (404) color
combination is exceptionally rare, highly desirable, truly
striking, and looks great on this Corvette 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. The car also comes with
the original factory build sheet, which also shows the correct
color combination.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes.
This means that the engine and transmission that are currently in
the car are the correct and original units that were installed at
the factory in St. Louis in 1973. The last six digits of the VIN,
423147, 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 Stingray is loaded with popular options such as power
steering, power brakes, tilt and telescopic steering column,
leather interior, and 4-speed manual transmission. We have this car
priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a
very desirable Corvette 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 low original mileage
is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the
clear Ohio title, pictured in this 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 Yellow Metallic (953) exterior is in decent driver condition.
As one can see in the photos the finish has nice gloss, deep shine,
and smooth finish. The original factory bonding strips are still
present and visible on all four fenders, which is a big sign that
this car has never been in any kind of accident or had any body
work. Both doors open and shut nicely. The chrome and other bright
look great with a brilliant finish. The wheels and center caps are
in excellent condition with great finish and no major curb rash,
please note that this Corvette still has the correct and original
4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheap foreign made replacements.
The raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left. There are
no major blemishes that have been excluded from the photos. There
is a spot on the right door, which is visible in the photos. There
is some light checking, a couple spots on the rear decklid,
evidence the car had a luggage rack, and some other very faint
imperfections and touch-ups around car that were too small to show
up in pictures, but nothing else that is really noticeable from
about five or ten feet away. Someone added some subtle orange
tinted highlights to car as some point probably in the 70's or
80's. 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 with no rust 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 is 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 the almost all of the glass on this Corvette, both
"Astro Ventilation" door windows and the rear window are date coded
and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
June 11, 1973 (J11). Original glass is a good indication that this
car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Black (404) interior of the Corvette is in excellent condition.
The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The
seats look just as good in person as they do in the photos with
some minor signs of age. There is just a small amount of normal
wear in the common spot on the bead on the driver's bolster. The
carpet is in also in great condition with no stains or rips. This
includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and
console are in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage.
The jack is still with the car stored correctly in the storage
compartment 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.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The number
matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and
idles smooth. The car 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 or strange noises and the
car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shift well, the
shifter is tight, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels
good. The car runs cool and does not overheat. The gauge shows that
the engine makes good oil pressure. Also, the engine compartment is
beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, indicators...for more information please contact the
seller.