Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Year:
1973
Mileage:
64683
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
Florida
City:
Miami , FL
Zip:
33184
1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Elkhart Green 350ci V8 64683 Miles
1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible - 350ci V8 - 4 Speed Manual Transmission - 64k Miles - Elkhart Green Over Tan Interior
"Is the new (1973) 'Vette the best one ever?" – Car and Driver, December 1972 Hagerty Media gave a rundown on the '73 'Vettes: "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 chrome bumper. It added only 35 pounds, and the tail stayed the same as 1972 for another year. "Corvette production increased to 30,464, but only 4,943 were convertibles, and 1,328 buyers chose the auxiliary hardtop for $267. ... Chevrolet concentrated on sound deadening material to cut interior noise 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. "Not surprisingly perhaps, 17,927 buyers opted for the 3-speed HydraMatic transmission and only 3,704 chose the close-ratio 4-speed M21 manual gearbox. A further 21,578 buyers selected air-conditioning, with 24,168 choosing power disc brakes and 27,872 choosing power steering. "10 colors were offered again: Orange, Yellow, Metallic Yellow, Mille Miglia Red, Elkhart Green, Blue-green, Medium Blue, Dark Blue, Classic White and Silver. A further 30 cars were painted black at the St. Louis plant." Offered here in Elkhart Green (under a removable black-vinyl hardtop) over Dark Saddle is a 1973 Corvette Stingray Convertible, one of the 3,704 (just 12% of the year's production) built. The car's odometer shows 64,683 miles, or fewer than 1,350 miles per-year on average since new. The outstanding condition of the car reflects responsible-owner care, respectful use, careful upgrades, and low mileage-accumulation through the years. The (code 947) Elkhart Green metallic exterior color is original; the paint retains an even finish with excellent gloss across the car's fiberglass body, including the front-and-rear fender flares and cowl-induction hood. (The color's "Elkhart" naming was a reference to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, home to Road America, the racing circuit where Corvettes were a common sight through the model's early years.) The black-vinyl-covered removable hardtop is free of damage. Rear chrome bumpers (their final model year) and the Endura-clad, painted front bumper are both in excellent condition, as are the chrome windshield trim and side-view mirror. Door handles show expected light wear from use. (To best assess the quality of the paint and chrome finishes, be sure to view the close-up photographs of the car in the accompanying gallery.) The twin front black lower front grilles are complete but show signs of light toad rash as does the front chin spoiler. Original-tint cabin glass and lighting lenses-including on the pop-up headlights-are clear and undamaged.
1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible - 350ci V8 - 4 Speed Manual Transmission - 64k Miles - Elkhart Green Over Tan Interior
"Is the new (1973) 'Vette the best one ever?" – Car and Driver, December 1972 Hagerty Media gave a rundown on the '73 'Vettes: "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 chrome bumper. It added only 35 pounds, and the tail stayed the same as 1972 for another year. "Corvette production increased to 30,464, but only 4,943 were convertibles, and 1,328 buyers chose the auxiliary hardtop for $267. ... Chevrolet concentrated on sound deadening material to cut interior noise 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. "Not surprisingly perhaps, 17,927 buyers opted for the 3-speed HydraMatic transmission and only 3,704 chose the close-ratio 4-speed M21 manual gearbox. A further 21,578 buyers selected air-conditioning, with 24,168 choosing power disc brakes and 27,872 choosing power steering. "10 colors were offered again: Orange, Yellow, Metallic Yellow, Mille Miglia Red, Elkhart Green, Blue-green, Medium Blue, Dark Blue, Classic White and Silver. A further 30 cars were painted black at the St. Louis plant." Offered here in Elkhart Green (under a removable black-vinyl hardtop) over Dark Saddle is a 1973 Corvette Stingray Convertible, one of the 3,704 (just 12% of the year's production) built. The car's odometer shows 64,683 miles, or fewer than 1,350 miles per-year on average since new. The outstanding condition of the car reflects responsible-owner care, respectful use, careful upgrades, and low mileage-accumulation through the years. The (code 947) Elkhart Green metallic exterior color is original; the paint retains an even finish with excellent gloss across the car's fiberglass body, including the front-and-rear fender flares and cowl-induction hood. (The color's "Elkhart" naming was a reference to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, home to Road America, the racing circuit where Corvettes were a common sight through the model's early years.) The black-vinyl-covered removable hardtop is free of damage. Rear chrome bumpers (their final model year) and the Endura-clad, painted front bumper are both in excellent condition, as are the chrome windshield trim and side-view mirror. Door handles show expected light wear from use. (To best assess the quality of the paint and chrome finishes, be sure to view the close-up photographs of the car in the accompanying gallery.) The twin front black lower front grilles are complete but show signs of light toad rash as does the front chin spoiler. Original-tint cabin glass and lighting lenses-including on the pop-up headlights-are clear and undamaged.
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