#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, T-Tops, PS, PB, PW, Auto. 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 proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1973 Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic condition. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and drives awesome. The Classic White (910) over Black Leather (404) color combination is 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 February of 1973. The last six digits of the VIN, 413870, 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.

This Stingray is loaded with popular options such as power steering, power brakes, power windows, tilt and telescopic steering column, 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 excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has nice gloss and deep shine. The chrome and other bright looks great with a brilliant finish. The Corvette slotted aluminum wheels and center caps are in great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The Firestone raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left. There are no major blemishes that have been excluded from the photos. There are some spots, light orange peel, 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 at all. The frame is totally solid with no rust 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 is 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro Ventilation" door windows, the rear window, and even the windshield are date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of February 2, 1973 (G02). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Black (404) interior of the Corvette is in great condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp 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 good in person as they do in the photos with some minor signs of age. The carpet is in also in decent condition with some wear on the driver's side footwell. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The original radio does not work, but 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 nice condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in 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. 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 power windows. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. The problematic vacuum headlights have been converted to electric and work great. They go up quickly and with no binding in the mechanism. Their operation can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The car came from the factory with air conditioning, but the compressor has been removed at some point in the past. The key buzzer always goes on when the door is opened. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1973 Corvette is in terrific driver condition. The value of third generation Corvettes has increased dramatically in recent times; this is especially true for the 1973 model year. They are solid and wise investments for a collector. 1973 was a very special and one year only body style for Corvette that is always recognizable with the newer and smoother front end treatment with the classic chrome bumpers on the back. The beautiful original color combination, the great options, 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 and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, and transmission date. While we believe the mileage to be original, we are selling the car as nonactual mileage. 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.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio. For all buyers, including residents of Ohio, all other states, and all other countries, we are required to collect necessary paperwork and have the current title transferred in the buyer's name and address. This process takes two days at the Ohio BMV and any buyer should expect to receive their title within 30 days of purchase, although it is usually closer to one week to receive the title once we receive the returned paperwork.

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number
description*

VIN
1Z37J3S413870
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "37" is the body style, sport coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, J, correct for an L48 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 13,879th Corvette made for 1973.

Body Build Date
G02
"C" corresponds to February and "02" is the second day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is February 2nd, 1973.

Engine Code
V0119
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "01" is the first month of year and the "19" is the ninteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on January 19th, 1973.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CLA
This means the motor was intended for a 1973 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
413870
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 413870, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has the correct 3970010 casting number for a 1973 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
A 18 3
"A" is January, "18" is the eighteeth day of the month, and "3" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 18th, 1973. 

Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for a Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 3932461 stamping.

Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for a Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 3932461 stamping.

Transmission VIN Stamping
413870
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 413870, are stamped on the transmission and pictured below, meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Windshield
XU
"X" denotes the month February, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in February of 1973.

Driver's Window
NU
"N" denotes the month January, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in January 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.

Rear Window
GU
"G" denotes the month April, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in April of 1973.

exterior color code

910
Classic White

interior color code

404
Black

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19437
Corvette Sport Coupe

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Factory Custom Interior Trim

A31
Power Windows

C60
Air Conditioning

J50
Power Brakes

M40
Turbo Hydramtic Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N40
Power Steering

PU9
White Letter Tires

U69
AM-FM Radio