383 Stroker-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

The C3 Corvette Stingray was introduced in 1968 with a sleek, curved design that resembled the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle. In the best corvette tradition, it had a variety of powerful V8 engines to choose from and came in two body styles: Convertible and the Coupe, which featured removable T-top roof panels. 

The third-generation Corvette also featured a completely redesigned interior, with an extensive list of options available, which helped the C3 to become one of General Motors' best-selling vehicles. Exterior changes were subtle until 1973, when the chrome front bumper was replaced with a body-colored urethane bumper cover “to resist dents and prevent rust,” as Chevrolet advertising explained.

Many consider the C3 Corvette an American icon and one of the most accessible and reliable sports cars in the country. 

Highlights 

• Restored/restomodded in 2022 with the following enhancements:  

  • 383-cu-in “Stroker” V8 engine producing approximately 470 horsepower 

  • Holly 750 four-barrel carburetors  

  • Performance camshaft 

  • World Products Sportsman II heads 

  • Edelbrock RPM intake 

  • MSD ignition 

  • Rebuilt TH400 three-speed automatic transmission 

  • Three-row aluminum radiator 

  • Upgraded cooling system 

  • Bilstein shock absorbers 

  • Ridetech lowering springs 

  • Disc brakes (calipers, pads, rotors) all around 

• The chassis number (1Z37J3S416459) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • Z – Corvette  

  • 37 – Coupe 

  • J – 350 cu-in “L48” V8 

  • 3 – 1973 model year 

  • S – St. Louis assembly plant 

  • 416459 – Production sequence number 

• This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe is offered with 7,205 miles at the time of listing; thought to be since the completion of its restoration and, as a result, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Power-retractable dual headlights 

• Driver's side exterior rearview mirror 

• Removable roof panels 

• Bucket seats 

• Lap seatbelts 

• Dash-mounted, passenger-side map pockets 

• Manually operated side windows 

• Center-fill fueling 

• Dual exhaust 

• Final year of chrome rear bumper

• Corvette Rally wheels with BFGoodrich 245/60 R15 tires 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Chrome rear bumper 

Known Imperfections 

• Small tears near seam and wear near door-side edge on driver’s seat

• Paint on center console is chipped/scuffed

• Wear on both sides of center console

• Scuffs on back of driver’s seat 

Ownership History 

The previous owner of this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe owned it for 30 years before selling it to the consigner, who restored and upgraded the car in 2022.