Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 19641965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Chrome Bumper Corvette!
Government mandated safety regulations that made their first appearance in 1968 became more intrusive with the introduction of the 1973 Corvette. New laws required all cars to be able to sustain a five mph impact on the front without damaging lights or other safety gear. The bumper system consisted of a injection molded urethane cover, which, due to the flex agent in the paint, was often a slightly different shade than the rest of the car.
Also gone was the "ice cube" style grille front fender louver, which was replaced by a rather bland and untrimmed recess which implied brake cooling. The "Stingray" script remained.
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1973 RED T-TOP VET -MUST SELL
Price: $6,000 obo Exterior: Red Interior: Black Miles: 91,500 Location: Portland Ore Click Here for more info |
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This car needs some work, but it still looks and sounds good enough to turn heads. The last year of the metal bumper and the only year with only one metal bumper(rear) (more) |
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1973 Corvette Power train details per the brochure.
A new hood made an appearance in 1973 and the new design eliminated the need for the moveable panel that was raised to allow the windshield wipers to do their thing. The mechanism was troublesome so it probably wasn't missed.
The rear window would no longer be removable. The idea was to give a more open feeling, but excessive wind buffeting meant that it was little used.
GM brochure courtesy Skip Marketti of The Nethercutt Collection
Some steps were taken to make the Corvette a quieter place to drive and ride in, including the addition of sound deadening material on some inner panels, a hood pad and improved chassis mounts.
Looking Good: 1973 Corvette Convertible in Elkhart Lake Green is auctioned at Barrett-Jackson on October 17, 2008. Hammer price was $29,500.
Although the 2020 C8 Corvette is the first mid-engine Corvette to be available to the public, it is not the first mid-engine Corvette. There actually has been a considerable number of mid-engine Corvette prototypes and possibly the most significant one is the 1973 Aerovette.
1973 Corvette: Official GM Photo.
1973 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| Custom Interior Trim | 13,434 (44.10%) | $154.00 | |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 1,791 (5.88%) | $12.00 | |
| A31 | Power Windows | 14,024 (46.03%) | $83.00 |
| A85 | Custom Shoulder Belts (standard with coupe) | 788 (2.59%) | $41.00 |
| C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) | 1,328 (4.36%) | $267.00 |
| C08 | Vinyl Covering (for auxiliary hardtop) | 323 (1.06%) | $62.00 |
| C50 | Rear Window Defroster | 4,412 (14.48%) | $41.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 21,578 (70.83%) | $452.00 |
| J50 | Power Brakes | 24,168 (79.33%) | $46.00 |
| L82 | 350 cu. in. 250hp Engine | 5,710 (18.74%) | $299.00 |
| LS4 | 454 cu. in. 275hp Engine | 4,412 (14.48%) | $250.00 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 3,704 (12.16%) | n/a |
| M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 17,927 (58.85%) | n/a |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 17,949 (58.92%) | $82.00 |
| N40 | Power Steering | 27,872 (91.49%) | $113.00 |
| P02 | Deluxe Wheel Covers | 1,739 (5.71%) | $62.00 |
| QRM | White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 | 19,903 (65.33%) | $32.00 |
| QRZ | White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 | 4,541 (14.91%) | $45.00 |
| T60 | Heavy Duty Battery (standard with LS4) | 4,912 (16.12%) | $15.00 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio, stereo | 12,482 (40.97%) | $276.00 |
| U69 | AM-FM Radio | 17,598 (57.77%) | $173.00 |
| UF1 | Map Light (on rearview mirror) | 8,186 (26.87%) | $5.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Test | 3,008 (9.87%) | $15.00 |
| YJ8 | Cast Aluminum Wheels (5) | 4 (0.01%) | $175.00 |
| Z07 | Off Road Suspension and Brake Package | 45 (0.15%) | $369.00 |
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Total Production:
30,464
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 190 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $5,561.50. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| 910 | Classic White | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 914 | Silver | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 922 | Medium Blue | n/a | Black / Midnight Blue / M | Black / White | Silver |
| 927 | Dark Blue | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 945 | Blue-Green | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 947 | Elkhart Green | n/a | Black / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 952 | Yellow | n/a | Black / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue | Black / White | Silver |
| 953 | Metallic Yellow | n/a | Black / Midnight Blue | Black / White | Silver |
| 976 | Mille Miglia Red | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 980 | Orange | n/a | Black / Medium Saddle / Midnight Blue / Dark Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
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Comments (2)
Interesting that you would call the fender louver "bland". I think it is much better & cleaner looking than its predecessors, and it's also the look the designers chose to go with on the later generation models beginning with the C-5.
Hi Marty:
OK, maybe the "bland" description is a bit harsh. But I've always been a fan of egg crate grille work. I promise to think it over. Thank you for taking the time to write.
~Paul
The '73 was also my favorite after falling in love with Corvettes in 1970. Sure love my C-5, though.