1973 Corvette Convertible 4 Speed 454
1973 Chevrolet Corvette Description:
1973 Corvette Convertible 454 LS4 Big Block 4-Speed. Blow Out Sale - everything must go - Car - Extra Nos Parts &New 27ft Custom Car Hauler. Numbers Matching Corvette from Radiator to Rear End.Itis loaded withoptions that you could get in 1973ie:PowerWindows - 4 Season Air Conditioning - Power Brakes - LS4 Turbo Jet 454, 4BBL V8 Engine - 4 Speed Close Ratio Transmission - Tilt Telescopic Steering Wheel - Power Steering - Map Light - AM/FM Stereo Radio and Custom Deluxe Black Leather Interior with Pile Carpeting.C3 Corvettes are starting to rise in value especially the 1973 Convertible 4-Speed 454 Big Block. In the past year this Corvette has gone up $12Kin the NADA Book Listing.Below isa listofsome Documented Numbers and Date Codes and I have more. Just the Extra NOS Parts and Custom Car Hauler total approx.$50K. All of it for $59,500.00 is a no brainer - it's a "STEAL". NADA Retail Price - for just the Corvette is $81K-check it out.The winner will have to make allarrangements to pick it up.Want more info: Call me @ 580-969-8812 or email - LS4VETTE@YAHOO.COM
Take Care and God Bless, Tony
Values| Original MSRP Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price" >Original MSRP | Low Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable 'as-is'. This column does not represent a 'parts car' or a non-running vehicle. Note: Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered 'Daily Drivers' and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. " >Low Retail | Average Retail Value This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A "20-footerâ€." >Average Retail | High Retail Value This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Some vehicles may be considered "matching numbers" vehicles. Note: This column does not represent a "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle*. * A "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concours judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate regulated facility." >High Retail | |
| Base Price | $5,399 | $20,600 | $32,500 | $55,300 |
| Options (Change) | ||||
| 4 Speed Transmission | $825 | $1,050 | $1,325 | |
| 454 V8 Engine | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
| Corvette Both Tops | $3,500 | $4,500 | $5,000 | |
| Factory Air Conditioning | 10% | 10% | 10% | |
| Total Price | $5,399 | $32,135 | $49,425 | $80,980 |
VIN # 1Z67Z3S430694****
1= Division Chevrolet
Z= Series - Corvette
67= Body Style - Corvette Convertible
Z= Size Engine 454ci / V-8 / 4 bbl / 275 hp
3= Model Year 1973
S= Final Assembly Plant - St. Louis Missouri
430694 = Build Sequence # From St. Louis Missouri = June 1973
Trim tag****
K18 = June 18
Trim 404 = Black Leather
Paint 976 = Mille Miglia Red
Engine****
Block Casting # 3999289 = 454ci/ 275 hp/ 1973 Corvette Engine
Block Date = E 5 73 = May 5th 1973
Front Engine Pad = TO530CWM
T =Tonawanda, New York
05 =Assembly Month May 1973
30 =Assembly Day 30 May 1973
C =Motor Division
WM = 454ci/275hp/4-speed
13S430694 = Matches the VIN# on the Car
CWM= 454ci / 275 hp / MT the book shows this 2 different ways. The C stands for Chevrolet
Heads****
Left Head Casting Number 353049 = 454 ci/ 275 hp/ 1973 Corvette
Date Code E 14 73 = May 14th 1973
Right Head Casting Number 353049 = 454 ci/ 275 hp/ 1973 Corvette
Date Code E 12 73 = May 12th 1973
Intake Manifold*****
Casting Number 353015 = 454 ci/ 275 hp/ 1973 Corvette (cast iron)
Date Code F 7 73 = June 7th 1973
Exhaust Manifold****
Left Manifold Casting Number 3969869 = 454 ci/ 275 hp/ 1973 Corvette (cast iron)
Date Code = located inner side of exhaust manifold. ( requires removal )
Right Manifold Casting Number 3880828 = 454 ci/ 275 hp/ 1973 corvette (cast iron)
Date Code = located inner side of exhaust manifold. ( requires removal )
Water Pump****
Casting Number 336100 =454 ci/ 275 hp Short Leg 1973 Corvette (cast iron)
Date CodeC973 = March 9th 1973
Radiator Fan Shroud****
1973 Fan Shroud Casting Part #331869
Big Block 454 W/AC Extension Shroud Casting Part #336152
Radiator ****
Harrison: For 1973454 LS4 Manual Transmission
Radiator ID Tag on Passenger Side End Tank
MA 3 # 3030132
Fan Blade & Fan Clutch****
7 Blade Fan With Pointed Finger Tip on each Blade
Part # 3992095 : Correct # for 1973 LS4 Big Block 454CI W/AC
Date Code: L72
L = Month Dec
72 = Year 1972
L72 = Dec 1972
Fan Clutch: Date Code: E2273SC
E = Month May
22 = Day of Month the 22nd
73 = Year 1973
E2273 = May 22nd, 1973
SC = Manufacturer Schwitzer Corporation
Coolant Expansion Tank****
Casting Part #334762
Windshield Washer Wiper Motor****
Part #5044784Correct for 1973
Date Code15732B
157 = Days in Year = 6 June
3 = Year 1973
2B = 2nd Shift
1573 = 6 June 1973
Starter****
Casting Number 1108400 = 1973/ 454 ci /275 hp/ 4 Speed Transmission
Date Code 3 E 15 = 1973 May 15th
Carburetor****
7043201 - EV - 1063 Rochester Quadra-JetLS4
Casting Number 7043201 = 1973/ 454 ci/ 275 hp/ 4 Speed Transmission
Date Code 1063 = 106th day of 1973 = 16 April 1973
Alternator****
Part # 110544
61 Amp ..... for A/C & Heavy Duty Battery Option
Date Code3 F 8 = 1973 June 8th
Distributor****
LS4 ... 4 Speed
Part #1112114Delco Remy
Date Code3 E 4 = 1973 May 4th
Spark Plugs & Wires****
Plugs ... ACR-44T
Plug Wires ... Braided Stainless Steel
Date Code1Q73 = 1st Quarter 1973
Seat Belts****
Front Lap Belts:
Date Code:20 E 73
20 = 20th Week of 1973
E = Day of Week Friday
73 = Year 1973
20 E 73 = 18 May 1973
Transmission****
P3H07B
P= Muncie 4 Speed
3 = Model Year 1973
H = June
07= Day of Month 7th
B = M21 Transmission
Bell Housing Casting Number
3899621 = 1973 Corvette BB Aluminum 11" Clutch / 168 Tooth Flywheel
Rear End****
AXW159E 2
AX = Gear Ratio 3.36.1Posi traction
W = Plant - Warren MI
159 = 159th Day of Year= June 9th 1973
E = Eaton Posi traction Differential
2 = 2ndShift
A/C COMPRESSOR ****
Date Code: C 04 3
C = Month of March
04 = Day of Month
3 = Year 1973
C 04 3 = March 4th, 1973
