51k-Mile Two-Owner 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray marked a pivotal transition in the third-generation (C3) lineup, as it was the first Corvette to feature a urethane front bumper, replacing the traditional chrome to meet new federal impact standards, while the rear bumper remained chrome for one more year. This model emphasized comfort and refinement, introducing improved sound insulation and radial tires, making it 40 percent quieter than its predecessor. The standard L48 350 cubic-inch V8 produced 190 horsepower and production totaled 30,464 units, with coupes dominating sales.

Purchased by the seller from its original owner in 2014, this two-owner 1973 Stingray Coupe received custom maroon paint in 2000, along with performance upgrades in 2016, including Sportsman 2 high-performance cylinder heads, roller rockers, Edelbrock Mother Thumper cam shaft, high-performance intake, new fuel tank with electric fuel pump, and custom exhaust with side pipes. Further upgrades include a new urethane front bumper and new chrome rear bumpers in 2018, Wilwood brakes, master cylinder, and Holley EFI fuel injection in January 2018, and 18" Foose Legend wheels with new Lexani LXUHP-207 245/45ZR17 tires in July 2025.

This two-owner 1973 Chevrolet Corvette now shows less than 51k total miles, as verified by the seller and supported by the title documenting consistent mileage. It is now offered in Las Vegas, Nevada with its original retail order/invoice, additional service and ownership documentation, a car cover, spare side pipes, and a clean Indiana title.

Highlights

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Purchased from original owner in 2014

• Cosmetic and mechanical upgrades throughout

• Service and ownership documentation included

• New 17" Foose Legend wheels and new tires installed in July 2025

Factory Equipment

• L48 350 cu-in V8 engine

• T-tops

• Fully-functional vacuum flip-up headlights

• Seller reports original glass with VIN etching

• Black vinyl bucket seats with shoulder belts

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Trim: 400 – Black vinyl seats, door panels, and trim

  • Paint: 976 – Mille Miglia Red (now maroon)

• The chassis number (1Z37J3S410390) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • Z – Corvette

  • 37 – Coupe

  • J – 350 cu-in V8 (L48, 190 hp)

  • 3 – 1973 model year

  • S – St. Louis (Missouri) assembly plant

  • 410390 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Refinished in custom maroon paint in 2000

• New urethane front bumper and new chrome rear bumpers in 2018

• 18" Foose Legend wheels with new Lexani LXUHP-207 245/45ZR17 tires in July 2025

• New Wilwood brakes and master cylinder in January 2025

• Holley EFI fuel injection installed January 2025

• Aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette stereo installed in 1998

• Performance upgrades in 2016 include:

  • Sportsman 2 high-performance cylinder heads

  • Edelbrock Mother Thumper camshaft

  • New fuel tank with electric fuel pump

  • Custom exhaust with side pipes

  • High-performance intake

  • Professionally tuned

  • Roller rockers

Documentation

From the seller: "I'm the second owner of this vehicle and I have the original retail order, dated September 26, 1972, and the invoice in the original owner‘s name. The car was originally delivered on December 30, 1972. I then purchased the vehicle from the original owner on August 30, 2014, when the documented actual mileage on the title was 44,631. It now has just 50,769 miles."

Known Imperfections

• Foam padding in seats is breaking down

• Worn door weather stripping

• Some touched-up paint chips

Ownership History

The seller of this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray purchased it in August 2014 from the original owner. The seller says the car received a custom paint job and numerous performance upgrades, but states, "It retains its original numbers matching engine and transmission and its original suspension. It has been garage-kept its entire life.”

Included Items

• Service and ownership documentation (shown in "Additional documents" below)

• Extra set of used chrome side pipes

• Carpeted Corvette floor mats

• Two sets of keys

• T-top bags

• Car cover