1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Manual

1Z37T3S421051

Gasoline

Up for bid is a rare find. A 1973 Corvette factory 4 speed with just 42,601 original miles. This car has been in storage for years and has been unused most of the last 38 years. It still sports the original #945 Blue-Green paint that it left the St Louis Corvette factory with nearly 38 years ago. This car has been in a time warp. It is all original and has been said many times "they are only original once". This California native is a factory 4 speed car and a very collectable classic. The 1973 Stingray was the last year the rear chrome bumpers for the classic Marko shark styling which begain in 1968. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own an original unrestored 4 speed classic Vette with very low miles. This automobile is coming out of any estate and was the pride and joy of it's two previous owners. This rare classic was able to be tucked away for the future by its original owner who hardly ever drove the car. He was never able to enjoy it so when the second owner acquired the car it was also stored for another day that never came. He did replace the original intake manifold with a new Edelebrock Performer as well as a new carborator, distibutor, altenator, wires He also installed headers and dual flow masters as well as a new fuel tank and all new fuel lines. All the items that go bad with lack of use were replaced including all new axcell spark plug wires and all new rubber hoses. Sadly this person also never got to use the vehicle and has had the car parked most of the time. The car has always been a California car and has a clean California title. The car has not been registured for over 6 years so if you are a California buyer you will need to add aproximately $500 more to bring it up to date. If you are NOT A CALIFORNIA BUYER you will not be liable for any back fees. ONLY CALIFORNIA BUYERS who want to change ownership in CALIFORNIA. This is a rare classic Stingray that is being offered for a very low reserve price. L82 high performance engine option 42k miles Factory Muncie 4 speed California car Original paint #945 Blue green one year color option This cars vin decoded VIN# 1z37T3S421051 1Z= Corvette 37= Coupe T= L82 engine option 3= 1973 S= ST Louis 421051 = GM production.. Very rare optioned car; rare color.....4 speed...L82 engine... low mile hardly used 1973 being offered for a very low reserve. Don't miss out on this rare find. EXTERIOR The exterior paint is original and in poor condition. The front bumper has original rubber pad. Has some paint chips. The front grill is in nice condition. The driver side fender has no damage. The original paint is in poor condition. The passenger side fender has no damage. The original paint is in poor condition. The driver side door has no damage. The original paint is in poor condition. The passenger side door has no damage. The original paint is in poor condition. The driver side quarter panel has no damage. The original paint is in poor condition. The passenger side quarter panel has no damage. The original paint is in poor condition. The roof is in good condition. The t-tops have good seal and no damage. The trunk lid has no damage. The original paint is in poor condition. The rear bumper is in good condition. Original chrome bumpers. The tail lights are in good condition. The car has Goodyear Eagle GT 4. They are in good shape. The undercarriage is in good condition. Very solid underneath. The front windshield is in good condition. The rear glass is in very good condition. INTERIOR The original seats are in good condition with normal wear. The drivers seat is good condition with normal wear. The passenger seat is in good condition with normal wear. The car is equipped with 2 seatbelts. The carpeting is original and in good condition. It does show some age wear but no near the pedals. The headliner is in good condition. Original t-top headliner. The door panels are in good condition with normal wear. The dash is in good condition. Very nice almost like new. The Corvette steering wheel is in good condition with normal wear. The visors are in good condition. The car is a newer JVC CD. ELECTRICAL The car is not equipped with any power options. It does have a heater/defroster. The vehicle is equipped with 4 wheel power brakes and power steering. It is equipped with a factory alarm but it has malfunctioned and is bypassed with remote starter. MECHANICAL The 5.7 litre V8 engine is in good operating condition. We have not detected any leaks or unusual noises. The 4 speed manual transmission shifts smooth in all gears. The vehicle runs at proper operating temperature. The shocks are in good condition. The exhaust is in good condition. Has headers and sounds good. Here is some additional information I dug up:The 1973 Corvette The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette was the first "Rubber Bumper" Vette. The front chrome bumper was replaced with a federally mandated 5 MPH bumper. It added 35 pounds to the car and changed it's looks significantly. This is the only year that a rubber front bumper and chrome rear bumper were used at the same time. A new side brace was added as well to increase safety. This was also the last year for the small spoiler at the back of the car. During production of the 1973 model year 4,000 serial numbers were skipped. VIN numbers 24,001 through 28,000 were never manufactured. A new hood was introduced that featured cold air induction and removed the automatic panel that hid the windshield wipers. A vent in the hood by the windshield wipers provided cold outside air for the engine to injest. The new ducts on the sides behind the front wheels were non-trimmed and consist of just one large hole and some body styling. It was the first year for radial tires on a Vette. Increased sound insulation was added to make the ride more comfortable. A new coolant recycling system recovered overheated coolant into a overflow container for cooling. This coolant was then recycled back into the radiator. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING Please only bid if you intend to buy. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask BEFORE you bid. It is very frustrating to have bidders who are not serious buyers and it is not fair to the other bidders. Please have all funds in place prior to bidding and make sure you are able to follow all the directions of the auction prior to bidding. If you are unable to do this, please do not bid. Please do not email with requests for the reserve. The reserve should have no bearing on what you feel comfortable bidding on the car. The reserve is the least we will accept for the car. We require a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of close of auction to be made via Paypal. The balance must be paid before 5:00 p.m. on the Friday following the auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping of the vehicle and all costs associated with it. If you require the title be overnighted to you, there is a $25.00 charge for this, the charge will be more for international postage. We can assist you in finding the most cost effective shipper just about anywhere in the United States or around the world. We are in the San Francisco Bay Area, very close to the Port of Oakland and a few hundred dollars away from the Port of Los Angeles or Long Beach. For overseas shipping, check with Chris Ortiz from CFR Line. His direct telephone number is (310) 223-0474 EXT 2109 and email is chris@cfrline.com. Their website is www.shipcfr.com. For shipping throughout the United States check with www.gotruckgo.com. Buyer is responsible for any all DMV charges. Thank you for looking and happy bidding.