1973 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

As the door slammed on the muscle car era, new regulations for 5-mph front bumpers led to a color-keyed urethane front end treatment for the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, replacing the previous years’ chrome bumper. It added only 35 pounds (and about two inches to the Stingray's nose), and the rear bumper remained chrome for another year.

Performance options included the base L48 350/190 hp V8, the L82 350/250 hp small-block, and the LS4 454/275 hp big-block. Chevrolet engineers used sound deadening material that cut interior sound noise in the C3 by a claimed 40 percent. Rubber pads were fitted between the body and chassis, steel beams were installed in the doors as crash protection, a cold-air induction hood was introduced, and radial tires were now standard. Prices increased slightly to $5,561.50 ($39,431 today) for the base coupe and $5,398.50 ($38,275) for the convertible.

In total, 30,464 Corvettes were produced for the 1973 model year, representing an increase of 3,460 over the 1972 Vette. The vast majority (25,521) were coupes like this one, which sports aftermarket wire wheels, carbon fiber hood, and side pipes.

Highlights 

• Finished in Classic White paint over Midnight Blue vinyl/cloth interior 

• Powered by an L48 350 cu-in V8 rated at 190 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque 

• Carbon fiber hood 

• 22-inch spoked wheels 

• M40 Turbo HydraMatic three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (1Z37J3S429142) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • Z – Corvette 

  • 37 – Coupe 

  • J – 350 cu-in 190 hp V8 engine 

  • 3 – 1973 model year 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant 

  • 429142 – Sequential production number 

• Removable T-top roof panels 

• Side pipes 

• Rear luggage rack 

 Features 

• Two-door, rear-wheel-drive coupe 

• Curved Coca-Cola bottle design 

• Stingray fender emblems 

• Pop-up headlights 

• Dual exhaust  

• Final year of chrome rear bumper 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors 

• Delinte 245/30ZR22 95W XL tires (0722) 

• Three-spoke steering wheel

• Driver-focused instrumentation: 

  • 160 mph speedometer 

  • Tachometer 

• Center-mounted instrumentation: 

  • Fuel level  

  • Water temperature 

  • Analog clock 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Battery 

• Clarion AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Lap seatbelts 

• Power windows 

• Dash plaque stating engine size and compression ratio 

 Known Imperfections 

• Driver’s door is inoperable 

• Chipped and cracking paint in multiple areas 

• Stain on driver’s seat 

• Driver’s side front fender is cracked in two places 

• Passenger side pipe shows wear 

• Trim on emergency brake is cracked in multiple spots 

• Rubber window trim is deteriorating 

• T-tops need adjustment

 Included 

• OEM wheels and hood 

Ownership History

The consignor of this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has owned the car since March 2023. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com