1973 Chevrolet CORVETTE

Make

Chevrolet

Model

CORVETTE

Year

1973

Listed price

$30,990

Location

Lansing

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

49,508 miles

The 1973 Corvette marked a significant pivot point for Chevrolet's iconic sports car, bridging the gap between the chrome-laden muscle car era and the increasingly regulated automotive landscape. While often overshadowed by its earlier, more aggressive C3 siblings, the '73 introduced the revolutionary urethane front bumper, a design change mandated by new federal safety standards but one that also gave the Stingray a smoother, more aerodynamic aesthetic. This was the final year for the true chrome rear bumper before the introduction of the full urethane treatment in 1974, making the '73 a unique one-year-only design that subtly blended classic and modern Corvette styling cues. It was also the last year for the convertible until its triumphant return over a decade later, with only 4,943 soft-tops produced, cementing its place as a desirable collector's item. This particular 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible stands out as a remarkably preserved example, showing just 49,508 original miles on the odometer. Power comes from its numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8 engine, factory-rated at 270 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque, all channeled through the highly sought-after 4-speed manual transmission. Aside from a respray of the front nose cone, the car retains its original paint, a testament to its careful stewardship, including over two decades with its previous owner who kept it meticulously garage-stored. This is a true driver-quality Corvette, with all systems reported to be in excellent working order, ready to deliver an authentic classic American sports car experience. This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage, numbers-matching 1973 Corvette convertible with the desirable manual gearbox.