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1973 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE, GORGEOUS, 24K miles

  • Price: Ask a price!
  • Condition: Used
  • Item location: North Haven, Connecticut, United States
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Corvette
  • Type: Coupe
  • Trim: Coupe
  • Year: 1973
  • Mileage: 24,000
  • VIN: 1Z37J3S422905
  • Color: Yellow
  • Engine size: 350
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: Auto
  • Interior color: Dark Saddle
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

Chevrolet Corvette 1973 Description

1973 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
1973 Corvette 350 numbers matching t-top coupe, automatic transmission, corvette yellow exterior with dark saddle leather interior. Power steering, power brakes, rally wheels, solid frame, lights rotate nicely, drives excellent, chrome back bumpers, healthy rumble, shifts excellent, heat works, wipers work, am/fm radio works, tilt/telescopic steering column. This car is in astounding condition.
VIN: 1Z37J3S422905One year only for this body type!!

The interior is excellent for the original interior and shows as expected of a 24k pampered original miles car. The underside is well detailed and maintained for that show quality finish. See pictures for all details.

1973 Corvette Specifications

The 1973 Corvettes are unique among Sharks for combining the original '68 tail styling with a new body-color nose that handsomely met the new federal requirement for "five-mph" front bumpers. Here are the specifications for the 1973 Corvette:

Vehicle Specifications
 Convertible Coupe
Wheelbase, inches
 98.0 98.0
Length, inches
 182.5 182.5
Width, inches
 69.0 69.0
Track, inches
 front: 58.7 rear: 59.4
 front: 58.7 rear: 59.4
Height, inches
 47.9 47.9
Curb weight, pounds
 3,556 3,556

Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)

Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers

Wheels/Tires
8 X 15

Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc

Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual

Standard axle ratio
3.36:1

Engine Specifications

Type ohv V-8
ohv V-8
 ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cubic inch
 5.7/350 5.7/350 7.4/454
Bore X stroke, inches 4.00 X 3.48 4.00 X 3.48 4.25 X 4.00
Fuel management
 1 X 4-bbl. 1 X 4-bbl. 1 X 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm
 200 @ 4,400
 255 @ 5,600
 270 @ 4,000
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot
 300 @ 2,800
 280 @ 4,000
 390 @ 3,200

Published Performance Numbers

Acceleration270 hp, 4-speed manual
0-60 mph, second
7.2
0-100 mph, second
17.9
1/4-mile, second @ mph
15.5 @ 94

(Source: Road & Track)

Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type
 Production Price
2-door coupe
25,521 $5,561.50
2-door convertible
4,943 $5,398.50

Options and Production

Option Production Price
Custom Interior Trim
13,434

$154.00

Power Windows
14,024
$83.00
Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe)
788
 $41.00
Auxiliary Hardtop
1,328
$267.00
Vinyl Covering
323
$62.00
Rear Window Defroster
4,412
$41.00
Air Conditioning
21,578
$452.00
Optional Rear Axle Ratio
1,791
 $12.00
Power Brakes
24,168
$46.00
275 hp Engine
4,412
$250.00
250 hp Engine
5,710
$299.00
4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio
3,704
$0.00
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
17,972
$0.00
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
17,949
$82.00
Power Steering
27,872
$113.00
Deluxe Wheel Covers
1,739
$62.00
White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15
19,903 $32.00
White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15
4,541 $45.00
Heavy Duty Battery (std w/LS5)
4,912
$15.00
AM/FM Radio, stereo
12,482
$276.00
AM/FM Radio
17,598 $173.00
California Emission Test
3,008
$15.00
Cast Aluminum Wheels
4
$175.00
Off Road Suspension and Brake Package
45
$369.00

All vehicles are detailed, photographed and explained to the best of my ability. I am private seller with a classic car hobby. I buy and sell gorgeous, show/driver quality cars. Feel free to email or call me with any questions. If you live local, or close to me, please feel free to come see the car in person. I will not entertain ridiculous offers and joy riders. Please bring all reasonable offers. Car is being sold "as is" with no warranty implied or supplied. Again, please ask all questions prior to bidding. Make sure to have all funds in order before bidding, as well as any permission from wife, spouse, significant other, etc. Good luck bidding and someone will truly enjoy this gorgeous corvette.

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