1973 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette featured many small changes from the '72 model that were aimed to help maintain its reputation as a first-class sports car. Little touches, such as a longer front bumper to protect the fiberglass car when parking, made big differences to consumers.
Zora Arkus-Duntov, the car's architect, was very concerned about weight, allowing race enthusiasts to save 35 pounds by buying aluminum wheels. The LT1 engine was gone, leaving in its stead a 350-cubic-inch, 190-horsepower small-block V8 or a 454-cubic-inch, 275-horsepower big-block V8.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Aug 15, 2013
Its a beautiful car. The body is amazing, and it has the power to match the body. Not a good day to day car but a lot of fun to drive and good for getting a lot of looks. New Corvettes are so common that people tend to ignore them, but its impossible to ignore this one.Aug 15, 2013
by Jason N
Apr 17, 2012
Turn key ready for cruising. Gets a lot of attention when sitting at stoplights. Very simple car to do any kind of upgrades and the cost isn't way out there either. I have a (Corvette America) parts cataloge that comes with the car. Apr 17, 2012
by Anonymous
Nov 13, 2011
There is absolutely nothing I dislike about this car, after 12-years of ownership I have it just about where I want it. However, I am considering changing the wheels and tires soon. My wife wanted to know when would it be finished, it will never be finished ! There is always something to do to the car, unlike my BMW which you can only buy gas and have it serviced.
God Bless Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Father of the modern Corvette.Nov 13, 2011
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by Anonymous
Aug 15, 2013
Its a beautiful car. The body is amazing, and it has the power to match the body. Not a good day to day car but a lot of fun to drive and good for getting a lot of looks. New Corvettes are so common that people tend to ignore them, but its impossible to ignore this one.Aug 15, 2013
by Jason N
Apr 17, 2012
Turn key ready for cruising. Gets a lot of attention when sitting at stoplights. Very simple car to do any kind of upgrades and the cost isn't way out there either. I have a (Corvette America) parts cataloge that comes with the car. Apr 17, 2012
by Anonymous
Nov 13, 2011
There is absolutely nothing I dislike about this car, after 12-years of ownership I have it just about where I want it. However, I am considering changing the wheels and tires soon. My wife wanted to know when would it be finished, it will never be finished ! There is always something to do to the car, unlike my BMW which you can only buy gas and have it serviced.
God Bless Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Father of the modern Corvette.Nov 13, 2011
by Johan U
Jun 28, 2011
Härlig bil med hopplöt vinlig styrning. Maffigt ljud. Cheva 454 ca 450 hk + lustgas (= + ca 100 hk) Ny motor o växellåda (4-steg med O.D.) Mycket kvick.
Mkt rolig att köra. Brukar köra ikapp med motorcyklar vid rödljusen. Till saluJun 28, 2011
by Anonymous
May 13, 2010
Excellent acceleration for its era, braking is good, handling crisp-- power steering offers no feed back. Build quality- frame, powertrain solid, body looks good after all these years. Exterior is beautiful, I personally like the interior design, and it fits me well (or I fit it well). Eats gas, but gas economy is not why I got it. Have had some expense in suspension restoration, but other than that, just fine. Great fun to drive, the Corvette rumble is wonderful to listen to. NOTE: in October of 2011 I had to rebuild the Rochester Q-jet. The rebuild was reasonable and everything is working fine now. The crud that is in the 10% ethanol gas in this area is unbelievable, the interior of the carb around the jets and in the bowl had what appeared to be a light reddish-white particulate in it. The filter was not clogged so I presume it settled out of the fuel once in the carb. Try to run real gas in these things or find an additive that can treat the problems with gas that has 10% ethanol in it.May 13, 2010
by Jay W
May 08, 2010
its loud, it draws positive attention, love to rev it. re upholstered seats, 2 extra seats behind the driver, still have original battery, updated mirrors, custom chevrolet emblem caps. very very fun to drive, removable convertible hood, with pop up headlampsMay 08, 2010
by Howard C
Apr 09, 2010
Fun car to drive and gets lots of looks and comments but it is a 37 year old car that cannot compete with todays technology in its stock form.
I prefer to keep it original and enjoy those summer cruises with the T-Tops off Apr 09, 2010
by Patrick D
Jan 26, 2010
beautiful car, i miss the chrome front bumper but its only a new front clip away. handles beautifully, looks amazing, and has tons and tons of torque but not speed to a certain extent. you can easily top 160 on express way with her. interior looks great, dash looks good with all those specific gauges for heat oil temp. would need new suspension but stock works great. overall its a perfect vette, they just dont make them that beautiful anymore. i wish the motor wasnt capped as much as it is. Surprisingly the 350 only pushed 190hp, which would be equivalent to a stock 2007 6cylinder charger. drivability its a work of art. sitting inside for the first time is nothing less that sheer amazement. inches from the floor, its gives a sense of speed and agility like never before. winshield is deeply angled to make in aspect with the body of the car. driving visability is really low but that doesnt necessarily mean its a bad thing its a corvette! in laymens terms, you can probably get more visability out of a 2010 camaro than you would from this vette, but it one of the numerous reasons why i love it.Jan 26, 2010
by Zeb C
Sep 19, 2009
Performance- For the era, it was amazingly fast. Not so much any more. Still pretty fast though
Build Quality- Well its a 36 year old car... of course it has issues
Appearance- Thoughts may differ, but this car is gorgeous. They definitely went form over function as the interior is somewhat small
Cost of Ownership-Once again, this is a 36 year old car. Once it is fixed completely, then it won't cost much to maintain. It really drinks gas though
Fun Factor-Once all the kinks are worked out, this car will be amazing. Fast, gorgeous, and rare, people pay attention.Sep 19, 2009
by Ulf T
Apr 19, 2009
For being so old it is a great car.
Performance is really good, needs some suspension upgrade to be able to compete with modern cars.
It is a really fun car to drive.
It does consume some gas so to say.Apr 19, 2009
by Anonymous
Dec 12, 2008
All my driving life I have wanted a "Vette" I always pictured a 78' but I fell in love with my little yellow "RumbleBee" She's fast,sexy and fun as heck to drive. Even when she's grabbing pavement she looks like a peice of art...a car of the past.
I have had many sports cars, 78 Firebird,78 Camaro,66 Caprice,89 5.0, 97 firebird, and an 86 Fiero......
but this baby will never, EVER be traded off, sold or given away. She's a keeperDec 12, 2008
by Bobby B
Oct 26, 2008
Freakin Sweet!!!!!!!!! The color is the only bad part, depends on your Personality, i would like to pain our '73 vette sting ray a metallic purple if not Duke Blue. Want to go drag strippin w/ it and it will b up and running once we put the gas tank back in.Oct 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 26, 2008
Awesome, plus totally wicked to race.Jun 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 19, 2008
We have a 73 owned since new by our aunt, it has about 42,000 original miles. We'd like it to be as close to original as possible, need to know what came from the factory.
Enjoy the ride of any corvette!Apr 19, 2008
by Jeff W
Apr 17, 2008
1973 was the last year for the chrome rear bumper, and the first year for the urethane front bumper. it is unique.Apr 17, 2008
by Joel L
Apr 17, 2008
good car but over priced id rather have a Dodge Challenger or a YenkoApr 17, 2008
by John N
Mar 28, 2008
it has a 572 big block that makes 940 hp at the wheelsMar 28, 2008
by Eric B
Mar 23, 2008
I love it all over.Mar 23, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 28, 2008
Awesome looking car. Just had it painted 2008 dodge Viper pearl blue, really glows. New wheels and tires finished it off. Feb 28, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 26, 2008
I've owned it for 10 years now. I totalled it out opn the freeway recently. Now I have to find another one. My wife seems to think I should use the money for other "more important " things. My heart is broken. I loved that car.Jan 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 23, 2008
Loved the expanded front.Jan 23, 2008
by Indy L
Dec 23, 2007
will write more when have time.Dec 23, 2007
by David J
Dec 02, 2007
Had this car for three years now! Pulled the 350 out and installed a 454.New paint,tires,interior,exhaust.Dec 02, 2007
by Anonymous
May 02, 2007
I have had Corvettes in the past but the 1973 that I have now is the newest vette I ever owned. I have to say that it is the best so far. I is a coupe auto L82 with, are you ready for this, (tri-power), three deuces this thing is fun.
Larry Shadewald
Adrian, MI.
my email is larbon@gotsky.com
p.s. how do I send pics to you?May 02, 2007
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