1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1973

Listed price

$32,000

Location

Grand Island, New York

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

76,000 miles

The C3 Corvette, launched in 1968, brought a dramatic, Mako Shark-inspired design to Chevrolet's flagship sports car, building on the Sting Ray's performance legacy. By 1973, the Corvette had undergone several key evolutions, adapting to new safety and emissions regulations while retaining its potent American muscle. This year marked the final iteration of the chrome front bumper, integrating a new urethane nose cone for the first time, a design cue that would define the Corvette's look for the rest of the decade. While horsepower figures were beginning to be impacted by new regulations, the big-block 454 cubic inch V8 remained the pinnacle of Corvette performance, offering prodigious torque and a thrilling soundtrack that defined the era. This particular 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe stands out as a highly desirable example, retaining its numbers-matching 454 cubic inch V8 engine paired with a desirable 4-speed manual transmission. Showing 76,000 miles, this red-on-red Corvette boasts a documented history as a rust-free car from North Carolina and Virginia. The seller provides an extensive collection of receipts and a detailed spreadsheet of state inspections and repairs, tracing its lineage back to the second owner in 1977, offering remarkable transparency and peace of mind for its next custodian. This C3 offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented, big-block, manual transmission example of a transitional-year Corvette.