Highlights

Desirable 1973 model year car, the only year combining a body-coloured front bumper with chrome rear bumpers
Finished in its original black over red colour combination
The vendor reports that a C3 Corvette specialist described it as "the best condition example he has seen in 30 years"
Enthusiast-owned by a Classic Corvette Club UK member
Accompanied by owner's documentation and history paperwork

The Appeal

There's just something so darn cool about a '70s 'Vette. Yeah, you heard us, we said "darn" and "'Vette" like true Americans, because this is the sort of car that makes you want to don a pair of cowboy boots, grab a root beer and queue-up a Waylon Jennings record...

The 1973 Corvette Stingray C3 hails from an interesting in the model's long lineage. It was the sole year to pair the newly introduced body-coloured front bumper with the outgoing chrome rear bumpers, creating a distinctive transitional look that was never repeated: chrome rears were discontinued from 1974 onwards. For collectors and enthusiasts, this makes the 1973 a particularly desirable vintage.

This example presents in its original black over red livery, with the interior retaining its classic dashboard, gauges, centre console and working original seatbelts. Removable T-top Targa roof panels offer open-air motoring, and the car is further equipped with a chrome rear luggage rack and chrome wheels. A discreetly fitted Custom Autosound USA-740 stereo replicates the original unit's appearance whilst adding modern Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

Under the bonnet sits the 350 block V8, which retains its original foundation but benefits from a top-end upgrade carried out by the Cobra team in 2022. It is not presented as a fully factory-original matching-numbers car, though the original engine block is available separately for the purist. The vendor reports it is "turn-key", starting instantly and driving well. Imported into the UK in 2020 and now registered on UK plates, this Stingray is an awesome thing.

Key Information

Mileage: 78,099 km (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
Technical specs: 5.7-litre V8, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: 1973 Corvette owner's documentation, stereo upgrade paperwork, and further history available upon request

The Detail

1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3, imported into the UK on 01/07/2020 and registered on UK plates
Original black exterior with original red interior
Removable T-top Targa roof panels with roof storage bags included
Chrome rear luggage rack and classic chrome wheels fitted
Interior retains the classic dashboard, gauges, centre console and working original seatbelts
Some patina to the seat upholstery
Custom Autosound USA-740 stereo fitted, replicating the original unit's appearance with Bluetooth, USB and AUX functionality
350 block V8 with top end upgraded by the Cobra team in 2022
Not presented as a fully factory-original matching-numbers car; original engine block available separately
Original brass/copper radiator retained
The vendor reports the car starts instantly and drives very well
General wear and age-related marks consistent with a 52-year-old classic

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