For many enthusiasts, 1973 represents one of the most desirable years in Corvette history. It was the final year for the iconic rear chrome bumper, blending classic C3 styling with modernized front-end design. This beautifully presented 1973 Corvette checks all the right boxes with its numbers-matching LS4 big block, factory 4-speed, desirable color combination, and the kind of originality collectors appreciate.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 454 cubic inch LS4 V8, paired with its numbers-matching Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission. Backed by a 3.36:1 Posi rear axle, this C3 Corvette delivers the unmistakable torque and sound that only Chevrolet's legendary big block can provide. Power steering and four-wheel power disc brakes give this Chevrolet Corvette confident road manners, and factory air conditioning makes it comfortable enough to enjoy on warm summer cruises.
Finished in its correct Elkhart Green paint over the correct black vinyl bucket seat interior, this C3 Corvette coupe has the timeless proportions that made the third-generation Corvette one of America's most recognizable sports cars. Removable T-Tops let you enjoy open-air driving whenever the weather calls for it, while power windows, an AM/FM cassette radio, Jensen speakers, and Corvette Rally wheels wrapped in new Cooper Cobra Radial tires round out a well-equipped package.
If you're searching for a numbers-matching C3 Corvette for sale, or a well-optioned classic Corvette with big block power and a factory 4-speed, this example stands apart. Combining the sought-after LS4 454, its original drivetrain, and the distinction of being the last chrome bumper 1973 Corvette, it is the kind of car that continues to earn admiration at every stop and remains one of the most desirable expressions of the C3 era.
