Vehicle Description
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this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1973 Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic condition. This
Corvette looks great, runs well, and drives awesome. The Classic
White (910) over Black Leather (404) color combination is iconic
and looks great on this Corvette shark 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.
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 February of 1973. The last six digits
of the VIN, 413870, 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, power windows, tilt and telescopic steering
column, leather interior, and an automatic 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. Please peruse all
of the photos, video, numbers, and other information 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 Classic White (910) exterior is in excellent driver condition.
As one can see in the photos the finish has nice gloss and deep
shine. The chrome and other bright looks great with a brilliant
finish. The Corvette slotted aluminum wheels and center caps are in
great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The Firestone
raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left. There are no
major blemishes that have been excluded from the photos. There are
some spots, light orange peel, and some other very faint
imperfections 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. 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro
Ventilation" door windows, the rear window, and even the windshield
are date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body
build date of February 2, 1973 (G02). 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 great condition. The
gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The dash
and console are in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun
damage. The seats look just as good in person as they do in the
photos with some minor signs of age. The carpet is in also in
decent condition with some wear on the driver's side footwell. This
includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The original
radio does not work, but 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
nice condition of this interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its
life.
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 in this ad 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;
throughout the powerband. 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 the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, indicators, wipers, and power windows. The blower for the
heater works on all speeds. The problematic vacuum headlights have
been converted to electric and work great. They go up quickly and
with no binding in the mechanism. Their operation can be viewed in
the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the
clock. The car came from the factory with air conditioning, but the
compressor has been removed at some point in the past. The key
buzzer always goes on when the door is opened. Not enough can be
said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car,
especially with the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1973 Corvette is in terrific driver condition. The
value of third generation Corvettes has increased dramatically in
recent times; this is especially true for the 1973 model year. They
are solid and wise investments for a collector. 1973 was a very
special and one year only body style for Corvette that is always
recognizable with the newer and smoother front end treatment with
the classic chrome bumpers on the back. The beautiful original
color combi...for more information please contact the seller.
