Vehicle Description
Fun and affordable weekend adventures are a guarantee with this
1973 Chevrolet Corvette. It will keep you smiling with its drop top
enjoyment, 350 V8, and the unmistakable feeling that comes from
being behind the wheel of America's sports car.
1973 was the year of the purist C3 Corvette. It was the only time
Chevrolet offered the body-colored nose with the rear chrome
bumperettes, and legendary designer Larry Shinoda had said that
this was his intentions for the C3 from the beginning (it just took
them five years to get there.) And of course, a bright red Corvette
is the kind of iconic appearance that everyone loves to see when it
arrives on the scene. The respray is only about 10 years old, and
it was done with a meticulous hand. So it still gives you that nice
prideful shine on any Sunday morning wash-n-wax. There's plenty of
great brightwork besides the aforementioned bumpers. It includes
the rocker panels, rear luggage rack, and the distinctive YJ8
aluminum wheels. In fact, a cool part of the Corvette's history is
that those lightweight wheels were supposed to be on 1973 cars but
were delayed, so their appearance here gives you a cool story to
tell.
Beneath the tan folding roof is a matching tan interior. So no
matter with the top up or down, you get a great coordinating color
appearance in this classic Corvette. There are some nice upgraded
touches throughout the interior, including the wood paneling on the
center console and door panels, and the newer AM/FM/cassette stereo
with digital tuner that has a classic appearance to look
factory-correct. As the driver you get a three-spoke steering
wheel. Just ahead of that is the large dual pod gauges, including
the tach. Just to the side are a full set of auxiliary readouts for
a true sports car experience.
The engine looks correctly stock right down to Chevy orange paint
on the block, correct air cleaner assembly, and chrome distributor
shield. It's even believed to be running the original four-barrel
carb and the original heads can be included in the sale. But look
closer, and you can see the belts, wires, and hoses have all
received proper care over the years. So it's an engine bay that's
highly detailed for originality but still very functional - making
this Corvette the ideal balance of show and go. The motor fires up
with ease, and the TH400 three-speed automatic was intended for any
heavy-duty use the Corvette could throw at it. And that's what you
want in a Corvette like this. It was built to be driven, and that's
enhanced by features like the fully independent sport-tuned
suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.
Bargains exist, and this Corvette is proof. Fast and still looking
great, you can easily own the icon you never thought you could
afford. Plus, this one even comes with its owner's manual and
maintenance records for added distinction. Call today!!!