Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
#'s Match, LS4 454ci Big Block, 4-Speed, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Priced to Sell!!
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful completely numbers matching 1973 Big Block Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic condition and with the high performance 454ci LS4 engine. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an excellent driver. It is finished the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of Blue-Green (945) over Medium Saddle Leather (416). This is 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" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in 1973. The last six digits of the VIN, 414336, 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.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette Stingray at an unbeatable value. The high performance models like this LS4 big block draw a great premium over the standard Corvettes. 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, and other information below 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 Blue-Green exterior is in nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. The wheels and center caps are in excellent condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle GTII tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The chrome and other brightwork looks great with a clear finish and no pitting. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There is some light checking and other tiny blemishes around car that were too small to show up in pictures, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos and video of the underside this car is very clean underneath and has NO RUST ISSUES at all. The frame is totally solid 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 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 that almost of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro Ventilation" door windows and even the windshield, are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of February 7, 1973 (G07). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage. There is a small chip in the windshield, but we decided to not replace it to keep the car as original as possible. We have the windshield replaced for an additional $300.
Interior
The Saddle interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look just as good in person as they do in the photos with no punctures, split seams or excessive wear. There is just a small amount of expected wear in the typical spot on the driver's bolster. The carpet is also in great condition with no rips or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are clean and crisp. The dash is in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in good condition overall with some normal wear in the typical area where someone's elbow would rest. The jack and jack handle are still with the car and stored behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. 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 excellent 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 very low original mileage. The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The original numbers matching LS4 big block engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. This Stingray drives great and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below 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 and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, wipers, and indicators; even the key buzzer still works. The a/c works and one can see the a/c compressor turning on and engaging properly in the video. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The entire vacuum system for the headlights works correctly from both of the respective switches on the dash and the override switch under the column. The entire operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the 4-speed transmission and the extra power from the LS4 and the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1973 LS4 big black Corvette Stingray looks fantastic and is in terrific driver condition. The beautiful original color combination, the 454ci engine with manual transmission, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray especially important and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for rare and high performance examples like this Corvette, and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission date, and transmission VIN stamp. The LS4 engine draws a great premium over the standard Corvette. This Stingray is a solid investment for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.
item
number
description
VIN
1Z37Z3S414336
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series, Corvette. The "37" is the body style, coupe. The fifth digit is the engine, Z, correct for an 454 car. The sixth digit, "3," indicates the model year, 1973. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 14,336th Corvette made for 1973.
Body Build Date
G07
"G" corresponds to February and "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is October 7th, 1973.
Engine Code
T0116
"T" means the engine was build in the Tonawanda, New York. The "01" is the first month of year and the "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on January 16th, 1973. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code
CWM
This means the motor was intended for a 1973 454ci Corvette with an manual transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
414336
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414336, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad, meaning this engine is original to this car.
Engine Block Casting Number
3999289
The engine block has the correct 3999289 casting number for a 1973 454 Corvette.
Engine Block Casting Date
A 13 73
"A" is January, "13" is the thirteenth day of the month, and "73" is the last digits of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 13th, 1973.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
353015
The intake manifold has the correct 353015 casting number for a 1973 454 Corvette
Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3969869
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an 454 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3969869 stamping.
Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3880828
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an 454 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3880828 stamping.
Transmission Main Case
3925661
The main case of the transmission has the correct 3925661 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette.
Transmission Tail Housing
3978764
The tail housing of the transmission has the correct 3978764 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette.
Transmission Assembly Date
P3A29A
The "P" indicated this is a Muncie 4-speed transmission. The "3" is the last digit of the calendar year. The first "A" indicates the first month of the year. The "29" is the twenty-ninth day of the month. The second "A" indicates the gear ratio so this is an M20 wide ratio transmission that was assembled on January 29, 1973, which is correct for the build date of this Stingray.
Transmission VIN Stamp
414336
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414336, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad, meaning this transmission is original to this car.
Clutch Housing Casting Number
3899621
The clutch housing has the correct 3899621 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette with a Muncie M20 4-Speed manual transmission.
Windshield
NU
"N" denotes the month January, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in January of 1973.
Driver's Window
XU
"X" denotes the month February, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in February of 1973.
Passenger Window
NU
"N" denotes the month January, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in January of 1973.
exterior color code
945
Blue-Green
interior color code
416
Medium Saddle Leather
rpo code
description
1YZ37
Corvette Sport Coupe
A31
Power Windows
C50
Rear Window Defroster
C60
Air Conditioning
J50
Power Brakes
LS4
454ci V8 Engine
M20
4-Speed Manual Transmission
N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
N40
Power Steering
QRZ
White Letter Tires
T60
Heavy Duty Battery
U69
AM-FM Radio
UF1
Map Light on Rear View Mirror
1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Sold
- Price
- $24,900
- Engine Size
- 454ci LS4
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 103,940
- Vin
- 1Z37Z3S414336
- Stock
- 900892
- Price
- $24,900
- Engine Size
- 454ci LS4
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 103,940
- Vin
- 1Z37Z3S414336
- Stock
- 900892
#'s Match, LS4 454ci Big Block, 4-Speed, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Priced to Sell!!
….
Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful completely numbers matching 1973 Big Block Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic condition and with the high performance 454ci LS4 engine. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an excellent driver. It is finished the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of Blue-Green (945) over Medium Saddle Leather (416). This is 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" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in 1973. The last six digits of the VIN, 414336, 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.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette Stingray at an unbeatable value. The high performance models like this LS4 big block draw a great premium over the standard Corvettes. 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, and other information below 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 Blue-Green exterior is in nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. The wheels and center caps are in excellent condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle GTII tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The chrome and other brightwork looks great with a clear finish and no pitting. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There is some light checking and other tiny blemishes around car that were too small to show up in pictures, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos and video of the underside this car is very clean underneath and has NO RUST ISSUES at all. The frame is totally solid 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 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 that almost of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro Ventilation" door windows and even the windshield, are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of February 7, 1973 (G07). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage. There is a small chip in the windshield, but we decided to not replace it to keep the car as original as possible. We have the windshield replaced for an additional $300.
Interior
The Saddle interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look just as good in person as they do in the photos with no punctures, split seams or excessive wear. There is just a small amount of expected wear in the typical spot on the driver's bolster. The carpet is also in great condition with no rips or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are clean and crisp. The dash is in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in good condition overall with some normal wear in the typical area where someone's elbow would rest. The jack and jack handle are still with the car and stored behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. 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 excellent 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 very low original mileage. The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The original numbers matching LS4 big block engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. This Stingray drives great and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below 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 and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, wipers, and indicators; even the key buzzer still works. The a/c works and one can see the a/c compressor turning on and engaging properly in the video. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The entire vacuum system for the headlights works correctly from both of the respective switches on the dash and the override switch under the column. The entire operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the 4-speed transmission and the extra power from the LS4 and the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1973 LS4 big black Corvette Stingray looks fantastic and is in terrific driver condition. The beautiful original color combination, the 454ci engine with manual transmission, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray especially important and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for rare and high performance examples like this Corvette, and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission date, and transmission VIN stamp. The LS4 engine draws a great premium over the standard Corvette. This Stingray is a solid investment for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.
item
number
description
VIN
1Z37Z3S414336
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series, Corvette. The "37" is the body style, coupe. The fifth digit is the engine, Z, correct for an 454 car. The sixth digit, "3," indicates the model year, 1973. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 14,336th Corvette made for 1973.
Body Build Date
G07
"G" corresponds to February and "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is October 7th, 1973.
Engine Code
T0116
"T" means the engine was build in the Tonawanda, New York. The "01" is the first month of year and the "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on January 16th, 1973. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code
CWM
This means the motor was intended for a 1973 454ci Corvette with an manual transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
414336
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414336, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad, meaning this engine is original to this car.
Engine Block Casting Number
3999289
The engine block has the correct 3999289 casting number for a 1973 454 Corvette.
Engine Block Casting Date
A 13 73
"A" is January, "13" is the thirteenth day of the month, and "73" is the last digits of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 13th, 1973.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
353015
The intake manifold has the correct 353015 casting number for a 1973 454 Corvette
Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3969869
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an 454 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3969869 stamping.
Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3880828
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an 454 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3880828 stamping.
Transmission Main Case
3925661
The main case of the transmission has the correct 3925661 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette.
Transmission Tail Housing
3978764
The tail housing of the transmission has the correct 3978764 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette.
Transmission Assembly Date
P3A29A
The "P" indicated this is a Muncie 4-speed transmission. The "3" is the last digit of the calendar year. The first "A" indicates the first month of the year. The "29" is the twenty-ninth day of the month. The second "A" indicates the gear ratio so this is an M20 wide ratio transmission that was assembled on January 29, 1973, which is correct for the build date of this Stingray.
Transmission VIN Stamp
414336
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414336, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad, meaning this transmission is original to this car.
Clutch Housing Casting Number
3899621
The clutch housing has the correct 3899621 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette with a Muncie M20 4-Speed manual transmission.
Windshield
NU
"N" denotes the month January, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in January of 1973.
Driver's Window
XU
"X" denotes the month February, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in February of 1973.
Passenger Window
NU
"N" denotes the month January, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in January of 1973.
exterior color code
945
Blue-Green
interior color code
416
Medium Saddle Leather
rpo code
description
1YZ37
Corvette Sport Coupe
A31
Power Windows
C50
Rear Window Defroster
C60
Air Conditioning
J50
Power Brakes
LS4
454ci V8 Engine
M20
4-Speed Manual Transmission
N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
N40
Power Steering
QRZ
White Letter Tires
T60
Heavy Duty Battery
U69
AM-FM Radio
UF1
Map Light on Rear View Mirror
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 454ci LS4
Body
- Body Color
- Blue-Green (945)
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1973
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Miles
- 103,940
Interior
- Interior Color
- Medium Saddle Leather (416)
exterior color code | |
945 | Blue-Green |
interior color code | |
416 | Medium Saddle Leather |
rpo code | description |
1YZ37 | Corvette Sport Coupe |
A31 | Power Windows |
C50 | Rear Window Defroster |
C60 | Air Conditioning |
J50 | Power Brakes |
LS4 | 454ci V8 Engine |
M20 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission |
N37 | Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column |
N40 | Power Steering |
QRZ | White Letter Tires |
T60 | Heavy Duty Battery |
U69 | AM-FM Radio |
UF1 | Map Light on Rear View Mirror |
item | number | description |
VIN | 1Z37Z3S414336 | The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series, Corvette. The "37" is the body style, coupe. The fifth digit is the engine, Z, correct for an 454 car. The sixth digit, "3," indicates the model year, 1973. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 14,336th Corvette made for 1973. |
Body Build Date | G07 | "G" corresponds to February and "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is October 7th, 1973. |
Engine Code | T0116 | "T" means the engine was build in the Tonawanda, New York. The "01" is the first month of year and the "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on January 16th, 1973. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car. |
Suffix Code | CWM | This means the motor was intended for a 1973 454ci Corvette with an manual transmission, which is correct for this car. |
Engine VIN Stamp | 414336 | The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414336, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad, meaning this engine is original to this car. |
Engine Block Casting Number | 3999289 | The engine block has the correct 3999289 casting number for a 1973 454 Corvette. |
Engine Block Casting Date | A 13 73 | "A" is January, "13" is the thirteenth day of the month, and "73" is the last digits of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 13th, 1973. |
Intake Manifold Casting Number | 353015 | The intake manifold has the correct 353015 casting number for a 1973 454 Corvette |
Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number | 3969869 | The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an 454 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3969869 stamping. |
Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number | 3880828 | The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an 454 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3880828 stamping. |
Transmission Main Case | 3925661 | The main case of the transmission has the correct 3925661 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette. |
Transmission Tail Housing | 3978764 | The tail housing of the transmission has the correct 3978764 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette. |
Transmission Assembly Date | P3A29A | The "P" indicated this is a Muncie 4-speed transmission. The "3" is the last digit of the calendar year. The first "A" indicates the first month of the year. The "29" is the twenty-ninth day of the month. The second "A" indicates the gear ratio so this is an M20 wide ratio transmission that was assembled on January 29, 1973, which is correct for the build date of this Stingray. |
Transmission VIN Stamp | 414336 | The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414336, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad, meaning this transmission is original to this car. |
Clutch Housing Casting Number | 3899621 | The clutch housing has the correct 3899621 casting number for a 1973 454ci Corvette with a Muncie M20 4-Speed manual transmission. |
Windshield | NU | "N" denotes the month January, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in January of 1973. |
Driver's Window | XU | "X" denotes the month February, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in February of 1973. |
Passenger Window | NU | "N" denotes the month January, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in January of 1973. |