Photo: eBay seller sctramc_hieaspahy
Leaving aside the extra refinements introduced by Chevrolet, one of the most notable changes in the 1973 Corvette was the increase in prices.
The new Corvette was more expensive, as the base coupe now cost $5,561. The convertible was more affordable at $5,398.
The price increase didn't slow down customers' appetite for brand-new Corvettes. The production increased to 30,464 units, with the coupe accounting for over 83% of the orders. More than 25,500 units rolled off the assembly lines as coupes.
The 1973 Corvette in these pictures belongs to an army vet who owned the car for the last 12 years, but they are now ready to let it go to someone willing to begin a complete restoration.
Unfortunately, they only shared very basic information about the car, and while the Corvette seems to require minor TLC to return to a beautiful shape, you'll have to double-check everything in person (or order a third-party inspection). The Vette left the factory with a 350 V8 paired with an automatic transmission, but the car leaves all the big questions without an answer.
Is this the original engine? Is it in factory condition, or has it been rebuilt? The only way to get answers to these questions is to contact the seller and discuss further information. They claim they are willing to let the Vette go because they have too many projects, so someone else will have to give it the minor refinements it needs to return to tip-top condition.
The body looks good, but it's also unclear if the paint is original. The blue finish perfectly fits the Corvette, but you'll have to ask more questions, as I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the car has already been repainted once. I could observe a few spots that require attention, but you won't spend much time in this department.
The good news is that the engine starts and runs, and eBay seller sctramc_hieaspahy claims it's been used mainly for weekend drives. The owner has too many projects and can no longer take care of this Vette, explaining that it only "needs to be fixed up a little."
The car was posted on eBay with a no-reserve auction, meaning that once a single bidder submits an offer, the Vette is guaranteed to have a new home. The highest bidder will win the car, albeit considering the auction will end in one day, it could fail to convince buyers it deserves a second chance. The starting bid is $6,500.
The car is parked in Hazelwood, Missouri, and despite looking road-worthy, you might want to discuss additional details with the owner, as the Vette might not be prepared for a long journey to a new home.
The price increase didn't slow down customers' appetite for brand-new Corvettes. The production increased to 30,464 units, with the coupe accounting for over 83% of the orders. More than 25,500 units rolled off the assembly lines as coupes.
The 1973 Corvette in these pictures belongs to an army vet who owned the car for the last 12 years, but they are now ready to let it go to someone willing to begin a complete restoration.
Unfortunately, they only shared very basic information about the car, and while the Corvette seems to require minor TLC to return to a beautiful shape, you'll have to double-check everything in person (or order a third-party inspection). The Vette left the factory with a 350 V8 paired with an automatic transmission, but the car leaves all the big questions without an answer.
Is this the original engine? Is it in factory condition, or has it been rebuilt? The only way to get answers to these questions is to contact the seller and discuss further information. They claim they are willing to let the Vette go because they have too many projects, so someone else will have to give it the minor refinements it needs to return to tip-top condition.
The body looks good, but it's also unclear if the paint is original. The blue finish perfectly fits the Corvette, but you'll have to ask more questions, as I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the car has already been repainted once. I could observe a few spots that require attention, but you won't spend much time in this department.
The good news is that the engine starts and runs, and eBay seller sctramc_hieaspahy claims it's been used mainly for weekend drives. The owner has too many projects and can no longer take care of this Vette, explaining that it only "needs to be fixed up a little."
The car was posted on eBay with a no-reserve auction, meaning that once a single bidder submits an offer, the Vette is guaranteed to have a new home. The highest bidder will win the car, albeit considering the auction will end in one day, it could fail to convince buyers it deserves a second chance. The starting bid is $6,500.
The car is parked in Hazelwood, Missouri, and despite looking road-worthy, you might want to discuss additional details with the owner, as the Vette might not be prepared for a long journey to a new home.
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