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
only 88,485 original miles. This Corvette looks great, runs well,
and drives awesome. The Classic White (910) over Saddle (418) color
combination is beautiful, 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 June of 1973. The last six digits of
the VIN, 423009, 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.
This Stingray is loaded with popular options such as air
conditioning (which works and blows cold), power steering, power
brakes, tilt and telescopic steering column, factory "custom"
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 nice driver condition. As
one can see in the photos the finish has nice gloss and deep shine.
The chrome and other bright looks good overall with no pitting. The
Corvette slotted aluminum wheels and center caps are in excellent
condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The raised white
letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized
225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been excluded
from the photos. There are some spots/fisheyes, small bumps,
checking, 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. 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 structural rust issues 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 the almost all 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 June 10, 1973 (J10). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Dark Saddle (418) interior of the Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean 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 great in person as
they do in the photos with no holes, split seams, or excessive
wear. There is just a small amount of wear in the typical area on
the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in
excellent condition with no stains, holes, or rips. This includes
the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are in
great shape and are not cracked in the typical area where your
elbow would sit. The original stereo radio works 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
outstanding 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 very 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.
There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. 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 the original stereo radio. Even
detailed items like the key buzzer, "Door Ajar" light, and "Head
Lamp" light all still work; the "Head Lamp" light going on when the
headlight switch it turned on then goes off properly when the
headlight buckets go up to let the driver know they headlights have
been fully raised. The blower for the heater and air conditioning
works on all speeds. The a/c itself works and blows cold. One can
observe the air conditioning compressor clicking on and engaging
properly in the video.
The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the
headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch on the
dash or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete
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