Fantastic test drive and review, on this beautiful Chevy Corvette Survivor, well done guys, what a special classic sports car. thanks for posting/sharing.
I just KNEW you were gonna say "automatic transmission". . .Yeah, I want a 4-speed. In the 1980's I owned a 1981 Vette. One of the last built in St. Louis. . .350 (only 190 HP), and it was a real "throwback" since it was a "4-barrel, 4-speed, Dark Blue Metallic with a Silver Leather interior. Bought it USED for $15,000 in 1986. It actually had only 14,500 miles on it. I drove it until early 1990 when TWICE in 30 days it was hit by drunk drivers. . .Once in the rear end while parked in a carport at an apartment complex. . .And once in the front end while I was actually driving it. It was barely driveable when I sold it to a guy who rebuilt Corvettes. I must say, I like the body on this '73 BETTER than the body of my '81. . .But I really prefer a 4-speed. Anyway, that's a beautiful one, with low miles and I actually like the unique color combo. But, based on my experience, maybe Corvettes and me just aren't meant to be. I can imagine if I was about to buy this one, if the Vette could talk it would be screaming, "Oh Noooo. . .Don't sell me to that guy. . .Please don't sell me to that guy!" Anyway, really like this one and enjoyed your video.
Very nice, but I prefer the '74-'77. I have a white '76, completely stock appearing, not the original engine and transmission. I built the engine myself. It's a very stock looking 383, but has a lot of aftermarket parts inside. It's also painted gloss black instead of orange. Transmission is a TH350 that I had rebuilt and modified to be more durable. And it now has a true dual exhaust and no cat. No luggage rack, right and left flat chrome mirrors. Stock 15x8 silver rally wheels, center caps and trim rings, and 225/70-15 BFG Radial T/A RWL tires. Buckskin interior. I've owned it for 35 years.
If you do see a Corvette that is claimed to be a 1983, what is most likely happening is someone looked at the ID tag in the door jam and saw a 1983 build date. Many Corvettes were built in 1983; however they are in reality 1984 Corvettes.
They actually built about 40+ 1983 test cars but all were crushed except for one saved for posterity. Chevy built the 1982 into October 1982 and C4 production did not begin until January 1983 so rather than have another short model year like 1970 they just decided to certify it as a 1984 and skip 1983 altogether. The 84 saw 51,547 cars built, second most for any model year behind 1979 owing to the record 17-month long model year.
68-73 are really nice 74 gets a nod for being the last convertible . I would skip 75-77. 78-79 are nice but 80-82 are beautiful. I had an 81 4 speed. Loved that car. The car in your video is really clean for 51 years old.
They planned the 454 to continue for 75 but it failed the required catalytic converter durability test so they gave up on the idea. Chrysler got their engines to meet emissions for several more years without cats with their lean burn system but Chevrolet didnt want to mess with that.
Nice car. Built March 1973. That L82 350 likely has at least one cylinder head cracked. Those heads were known for it even on low mileage cars. My 73 (Targa Blue) has 28K orig miles and both heads were cracked when I bought it however its not uncommon for the car to continue to run on cracked heads. On this car the original smog pump is missing and the smog injectors are also missing. A problem only if the buyer plans to show the car at events. The exhaust manifolds were removed and either painted or blasted. The air cleaner seal is correct but not original. The power steering hoses are original and really need to be replaced. The carburetor, if its original was probably rebuilt but if it wasnt it will need it. Overall that car is in really nice shape and at $33K it should sell quickly. Used Honda Accords are selling for 10K more than this Vette. Makes this Vette a bit of a bargain IMHO. The Honda will not go up in value
We are asking $28,995 for the Corvette. Here is the link to the listing on our website. www.rocksolidmotorsportsinc.com/vehicles/505/1973-chevrolet-corvette
They quit when digital radios began to appear, not sure when it first started but in 81 with a radio with a digital clock they replaced the mechanical clock with an oil temperature gage.
I had a 73 that color with a stripe down it when I was 16 years old. It was a rattle trap and rode like a log wagon. You felt ever bump. The doors rattled the door internals just like this one. Not a powerhouse. Pretty Car but no pawer and loosely built. I drove an even older vette back then in 1976 and it was similar. These were built at the height of emission control which choked HP to an unbelievable low. It was like the GM factories did not tighten the first nut. It rattled. I latter bought a new 2016 vette and boy what a difference. The liberals turn everything the tough into crap. They are doing it again with the climate hoax at a time horsepower was realty blooming again. The Democrat Party is like the Grinch that stole Christmas. If it looks like someone is enjoying something, the swoop in to ruin it for everyone.
I had a 74 in that color L48 4 speed. Same rally wheels and black interior. Tons of Character.
I have this exact same car. Same color, engine, year, T-tops, EVERYTHING
Fantastic test drive and review, on this beautiful Chevy Corvette Survivor, well done guys, what a special classic sports car. thanks for posting/sharing.
I just KNEW you were gonna say "automatic transmission". . .Yeah, I want a 4-speed. In the 1980's I owned a 1981 Vette. One of the last built in St. Louis. . .350 (only 190 HP), and it was a real "throwback" since it was a "4-barrel, 4-speed, Dark Blue Metallic with a Silver Leather interior. Bought it USED for $15,000 in 1986. It actually had only 14,500 miles on it. I drove it until early 1990 when TWICE in 30 days it was hit by drunk drivers. . .Once in the rear end while parked in a carport at an apartment complex. . .And once in the front end while I was actually driving it. It was barely driveable when I sold it to a guy who rebuilt Corvettes. I must say, I like the body on this '73 BETTER than the body of my '81. . .But I really prefer a 4-speed. Anyway, that's a beautiful one, with low miles and I actually like the unique color combo. But, based on my experience, maybe Corvettes and me just aren't meant to be. I can imagine if I was about to buy this one, if the Vette could talk it would be screaming, "Oh Noooo. . .Don't sell me to that guy. . .Please don't sell me to that guy!" Anyway, really like this one and enjoyed your video.
Very nice, but I prefer the '74-'77. I have a white '76, completely stock appearing, not the original engine and transmission. I built the engine myself. It's a very stock looking 383, but has a lot of aftermarket parts inside. It's also painted gloss black instead of orange. Transmission is a TH350 that I had rebuilt and modified to be more durable. And it now has a true dual exhaust and no cat. No luggage rack, right and left flat chrome mirrors. Stock 15x8 silver rally wheels, center caps and trim rings, and 225/70-15 BFG Radial T/A RWL tires. Buckskin interior. I've owned it for 35 years.
If you do see a Corvette that is claimed to be a 1983, what is most likely happening is someone looked at the ID tag in the door jam and saw a 1983 build date. Many Corvettes were built in 1983; however they are in reality 1984 Corvettes.
They only built 1 Corvette in 1983.
They actually built about 40+ 1983 test cars but all were crushed except for one saved for posterity. Chevy built the 1982 into October 1982 and C4 production did not begin until January 1983 so rather than have another short model year like 1970 they just decided to certify it as a 1984 and skip 1983 altogether. The 84 saw 51,547 cars built, second most for any model year behind 1979 owing to the record 17-month long model year.
I hear a tick sound, exhaust manifold or lifter. What’s the Hp for that year?
A really clean example of a C3 Corvette! 👍
Thank you for the kind words! The tick sound is from an exhaust manifold. On this particular Corvette, it has the base 190HP 350 V8.
68-73 are really nice 74 gets a nod for being the last convertible . I would skip 75-77. 78-79 are nice but 80-82 are beautiful. I had an 81 4 speed. Loved that car. The car in your video is really clean for 51 years old.
75 was the last convertible. 74 was was the last year for the big block.
@@davidculp6266 your right i thought it was 74 for the last 20 years 😁
How much for it
They planned the 454 to continue for 75 but it failed the required catalytic converter durability test so they gave up on the idea. Chrysler got their engines to meet emissions for several more years without cats with their lean burn system but Chevrolet didnt want to mess with that.
Nice car. Built March 1973. That L82 350 likely has at least one cylinder head cracked. Those heads were known for it even on low mileage cars. My 73 (Targa Blue) has 28K orig miles and both heads were cracked when I bought it however its not uncommon for the car to continue to run on cracked heads. On this car the original smog pump is missing and the smog injectors are also missing. A problem only if the buyer plans to show the car at events. The exhaust manifolds were removed and either painted or blasted. The air cleaner seal is correct but not original. The power steering hoses are original and really need to be replaced. The carburetor, if its original was probably rebuilt but if it wasnt it will need it. Overall that car is in really nice shape and at $33K it should sell quickly. Used Honda Accords are selling for 10K more than this Vette. Makes this Vette a bit of a bargain IMHO. The Honda will not go up in value
She's a real beauty. Does the AC work?
How much for the 73 corvette?
We are asking $28,995 for the Corvette. Here is the link to the listing on our website.
www.rocksolidmotorsportsinc.com/vehicles/505/1973-chevrolet-corvette
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Sure is!
Clocks never worked back in the day. Not sure why the even put them in cars. It's kind of funny.
They quit when digital radios began to appear, not sure when it first started but in 81 with a radio with a digital clock they replaced the mechanical clock with an oil temperature gage.
I had a 73 that color with a stripe down it when I was 16 years old. It was a rattle trap and rode like a log wagon. You felt ever bump. The doors rattled the door internals just like this one. Not a powerhouse. Pretty Car but no pawer and loosely built. I drove an even older vette back then in 1976 and it was similar. These were built at the height of emission control which choked HP to an unbelievable low. It was like the GM factories did not tighten the first nut. It rattled. I latter bought a new 2016 vette and boy what a difference. The liberals turn everything the tough into crap. They are doing it again with the climate hoax at a time horsepower was realty blooming again. The Democrat Party is like the Grinch that stole Christmas. If it looks like someone is enjoying something, the swoop in to ruin it for everyone.
Shame it’s an automatic