Corvette Generations:
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 19631964 1965 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
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Chrome Bumper Corvette!
Yikes! This is one of the prototype bumpers that was considered for the 1973 Corvette. This was typical of many cars of the era as designers struggled to come up with acceptable solutions for the federally mandated requirements. Things would get better although at the time it wasn't easy to see it that way.
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 Corvette Stingray
Price: $28,500 obo Exterior: Competition Orange Interior: Black Miles: 18,500 Location: Sacramento Click Here for more info |
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1973 Chevrolet Corvette VIN # 1Z37T3S432187 Built June 5 1973 ** UNDER 18,500 ORIGINAL MILES / CALIFORNIA CAR ** Color : 980 Orange Metallic / Interior : 404 Black Leather Engine Stamp # VO620CLH : L-82 CA Emission, Tonawanda Assembly plant Engine Part # 3970010 Production Date F 11 3 Intake Part # 340261 Production Date E 16 3 Alternator Part # 1100544 Carburetor Part # 7043212 FU Starter Part # 1108403 FACTORY OPTIONS A31 Power Windows A85 Shoulder Harnesses C60 A/C, All Weather J50 Power Brakes M40 Auto Transmission N37 Tilt & Tele Steering N40 Power Steering NB2 Exhaust Emission https://www (more) |
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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.
1973 Corvette: Official GM Photo.
1973 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 1,791 (5.88%) | $12.00 | |
| Custom Interior Trim | 13,434 (44.10%) | $154.00 | |
| 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.