1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Stingray Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Manual

1Z37T3S421051

Gasoline

Up for bid is a rare find a 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with a factory close ratio Muncie 4 speed manual transmission finished in Mille Miglia Red #976 with Dark Saddle interior. This is an original California car that has been stored for years. This very rare car would be an ideal collector car as 1973 was the last year with chrome bumpers. It has the optional “L82 “ higher performance 350 4 barrel with a close ratio M21 Muncie 4 speed . This car was recently acquired from a Northern California estate and its history is that of a very special car that was the pride and joy of the original owner who kept it under wraps for the future but sadly was never able to really enjoy it and it was used very little. The second owner acquired it and had a similar attachment and also kept the vehicle off the road in much the same manner as the original owner. It was looked at as a valuable asset that will only go up in value in the coming years, a blue chip investment that was to be kept forever but in actuality was not much more than a conversation piece. He knew what he had but never really got to use it. From the lack of use certain items mainly fuel related needed to be replaced and over the years this was done. The car and manifold as well as all of the fuel system from the fuel tank to all of the fuel lines. It is a very solid example of a rare optioned Vette but will need some attention to be perfect. What I can tell you is what I was told. The base engine is all original with low miles but has several upgrades that have had very little use. The manifold is a high performance Edlebrock with a new Holley, it has a new high performance distributor, new altenator, headers, dual flow masters, new air cleaner new valve covers, other wise it is all stock. This is a 38 year old car that has been used very little. The parts that were replaced were wear items or fuel related that needed to be replaced from lack of use and have been upgraded with high performance upgrades. The interior is all original and un restored . The seats are very nice with the original material that it left the St Louis factory with nearly 40 years ago, the door panels show some age wear on the arm rest material and are all original, The carpet is original and the area around the pedals shows very little use but the section near the seat shows some age wear, all in all not bad considering it is nearly 40 years old. This is an opportunity to buy a unique optioned vehicle being offered for a very low reserve ! This is not just another Corvette! But an under valued collector car that should not be overlooked as a opportunity for the investor. Many feel the 1973 Stingray's were was the last of the classic C3 Marko Shark Corvettes. * Original California car with Clean California title. *Matching numbers block and transmission * Last year for Chrome bumpers * L82 High performance 350 option* Factory 4 speed This 1973 4 speed Corvette is an ideal collector car that will only go up in value in the coming years. It is a running and driving car was just painted #976 PPG Mille Miglia red with Dark Saddle 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. 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. THIS IS ONLY FOR 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. This cars vin decoded VIN# 1z37T3S421051 1Z= Corvette 37= Coupe T= L82 engine option 3= 1973 S= ST Louis 421051 = GM production.. low mile hardly used 1973 being offered for a very low reserve. Don't miss out on this rare find. EXTERIOR The paint is a new base coat clear coat using two stage PPG Mille Miglia #976 Red with over three gallons of color and clear The front bumper has original rubber pad and in very nice shape The front grill is in nice condition. The driver side fender has no damage and in very nice shape. The passenger side fender has no damage and in very nice shape. The driver side door has no damage. And is in very nice shape. The passenger side door has no damage. The driver side quarter panel has no damage. The passenger side quarter panel has no damage. The roof is in good condition. The trunk lid has no damage. The rear bumpers are original and in good condition. Original chrome bumpers. The tail lights are in good condition. The car has Goodyear Eagle GT 4. They are in decent shape but not new The undercarriage is in good condition. Very solid underneath. The front windshield is in good condition. The rear glass window is a plexi glass replacment 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 speedo is in/op True miles unknown however are very low, Title will reflect what is indicated, Not over, Not unknown only what is indicated. Should operate with new speedo cable. The carpeting is original and in good condition around the pedals but shows some age wear near the seat. The headliner is in good condition. Original t-top headliner. The door panels are in good condition with normal wear mainly age wear near the arm rest. 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 has 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 is the L82 option. It fires up and runs quite well. It has many new parts like Manifold, holley carburetor, headers, ignition, hoses. It has never been used and hasben off the road for nearly 10 years. It will need some tweaking to make right.It does fires up and runs very strong but will need some adjusting to be dialed in.It has a push button starter to by pass the factory alarm 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. CALIFORNIA BUYERS ONLY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BACK FEES!! OUT OFS TATE AND OUT OF COUNTRY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BACK CALIFORNIA FEES ONLY CALIFORNIA BUYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for looking and happy bidding.