Chevrolet C3 Corvette Stingray - For sale
Classic Car Overview
1973 Chevrolet Corvette - 350 Small Block Engine, 350 Turbo Automatic, Console Floor Shift, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, T-Tops, Rally Wheels with Beauty Rings And Center Caps, 32,899 Mile Car. The 1973 Corvette Stingray continues to pique interest and are now highly prized collectables.
What is special about a 1973 Corvette? For 1973, there's a new air-induction hood and a new front end featuring a resilient body-color bumper. The front bumper on this car has been replaced with a new carbon fiber bumper. There are also steel guard rails in the doors, new body mounts and improved acoustical materials for a smoother, quieter ride. This car also has the upgraded and more powerful L82 engine.
The Experience!
If speeding down the highway in a sleek, classic car that is a true definition of high-octane performance, then the 1973 Corvette Stingray would be perfect for you. You don’t even have to be a speed-junk to turn heads with this car. This classic is sure to turn heads even when you’re stuck at a traffic light. It’s hard not to stop and have a second take of the sleek yet bold curves on this slinky old-timer.
The ’73 corvette is still renowned today for its distinctive and timeless design, performance prowess and features that were well-ahead of its time. The 1973 Corvette Stingray is part of the third generation Corvette series, the Chevrolet Corvette (C3). This series includes all Corvette’s produced between 1967 and 1982. While these vehicles had similar features, the ’73 Corvette stands out for its hybrid bumper design that consisted of a front rubber bumper and a chrome rear bumper. Prior to the release of the ’73, Corvette’s only had chrome bumpers on the rear and front.
Sexy and Safe
The introduction of this hybrid design was in response to the safety standards of the time. While the front rubber bumper was not as stylish as previous chrome designs, it was more resilient. It offered greater protection in low-speed impacts as compared to the traditional chrome front bumpers. The inclusion of the front rubber bumper was a significant revolution in the design of the Corvette. It ensured that this muscle car was not only still stylish but also durable and able to endure the rigors of everyday driving. In fact, this innovation is what helped the Corvette maintain its top status as a sports car in the 1970’s.
It should also be noted that this 3rd generation Corvette came with various features and unique design elements that were included due to the government’s crash safety regulations of the time. The body is lighter than previous models. However, it does feature additional structural guard beams that were installed into the doors. The vehicle also has more insulation for reduced road and body noise.