The shape and allure of a classic C3 Corvette are impossible for almost anyone to deny. Its iconic status has inspired books, songs, and fantasies of young children since 1953. One look at this numbers-matching 1973 Chevrolet Corvette L-82 repainted in its original Elkhart Green, and it is easy to see why. The sinewy Coke bottle shape, wonderfully practical T-top roof and luggage rack, and overall factory appearance with just 92,623 (believed) actual miles, and this 'Vette lets you easily travel back in time to the back end of the third generation of Chevy's halo car.
Inside, we find a stock-looking Dark Saddle vinyl interior. A center console separates a pair of supportive bucket seats, while a power-assisted steering wheel sits ahead of a large 160-mph speedometer and a 7,000-rpm tachometer. A five-pod of auxiliary gauges sits atop the center stack, while an AM/FM cassette player handles soundtrack duties.
Under the hood, we find a numbers-matching L82 350 cubic-inch V-8 topped by a single four-barrel Quadra-Jet carburetor, while spent gases are expelled via stock-style exhaust manifolds and dual exhaust. From the factory, the L82 produced 250 horsepower and 285 pound-feet of torque. Those ponies are funneled through a numbers-matching TH400 three-speed automatic transmission before being sent out to the Corvette rear.
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Numbers Matching L82 350CI Quadra Jet Carb T-Tops Luggage Rack Dual Exhaust Numbers Matching TH400 Three Speed Auto Power Four Wheel Disc Brakes Power Steering Dark Saddle Interior Service Manuals Owner's Manual
The Corvette tradition has continued for more than seven decades and counting. This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette L-82 is a stellar representation of the first quarter century of the car's evolution. Riding on its independent suspension, this 'Vette offers up power steering and four-wheel power disc brakes, ensuring a comfortable ride no matter how long you're on the road. If you've never been part of the Corvette club, there's nothing better than a little red Corvette to get you started. Call today!
