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1973 Convertable
L82, 4 spd, AC, Leather, PB, PS.
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Original color was Mile Miglie Red
I just picked it up today. I think I got a good deal on the car. I am building an autocross car and didn't want to cut this one up if it was worth putting back to stock. The other one is a 73 T-top 4 spd with no options. Not even PS or PB.
just my opinion but why would one want to cut up a convertible? Swing a cat in any direction and find a t-top car I'd go with the t-top car. that's my 2 cents. which is worth 1.5 cents really
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (track prepared)
C3 of Year Winner (track prepared) 2019
I'm not sure what you would "cut up" to make that into an autocross car....
Most all suspension will bolt on unless you are trying to graft something from a different generation onto the C3. I can't imagine you would be taking it too far though because a convertible really isn't the ideal autocross or track car in the first place. So, unless you are welding in a full cage to stiffen the body, I'd say go for it and do what you want with this car. I would imagine most changes would be reversible if needed.
Not sure where you came up with red. The paint code of 953 is Metallic Yellow. If I recall correctly Metallic Yellow is more of a gold color than the current color on the car.
Not sure where you came up with red. The paint code of 953 is Metallic Yellow. If I recall correctly Metallic Yellow is more of a gold color than the current color on the car.
I'm not sure what you would "cut up" to make that into an autocross car....
Most all suspension will bolt on unless you are trying to graft something from a different generation onto the C3. I can't imagine you would be taking it too far though because a convertible really isn't the ideal autocross or track car in the first place. So, unless you are welding in a full cage to stiffen the body, I'd say go for it and do what you want with this car. I would imagine most changes would be reversible if needed.
This is the car that I am going to "cut up". IE cage, VP&B full suspension and brakes, 600hp mowtown motors SBC.
What I was really trying to ask is, is this car rare enough to actually be worth some decent money someday?
This is the car that I am going to "cut up". IE cage, VP&B full suspension and brakes, 600hp mowtown motors SBC.
What I was really trying to ask is, is this car rare enough to actually be worth some decent money someday?
What's decent money? Still, the answer is no. It's a 73, a transition year. It lacks one of the two coveted metal bumpers so it will never be worth it's older siblings.
What's decent money? Still, the answer is no. It's a 73, a transition year. It lacks one of the two coveted metal bumpers so it will never be worth it's older siblings.
Never say never.
73s are interesting cars, and I think undervalued as well. They are also more refined in many ways than their older siblings.
Right now, all other things being equal, 68-72 cars bring more than 73s. I suspect that people will begin to realize how few really nice original 73s are left compared to the earlier C3s.
Am I positive about this. If I was, I would not be working for a living.
But I do see a day when the 73 market exceeds the 68-72 market in some areas, and for some cars.
I also expect that the same will be true for some 74s.
73s are interesting cars, and I think undervalued as well. They are also more refined in many ways than their older siblings.
Right now, all other things being equal, 68-72 cars bring more than 73s. I suspect that people will begin to realize how few really nice original 73s are left compared to the earlier C3s.
Am I positive about this. If I was, I would not be working for a living.
But I do see a day when the 73 market exceeds the 68-72 market in some areas, and for some cars.
I also expect that the same will be true for some 74s.
My crystal ball at work....
I hope so. I have always hoped the 73's would climb in value. '53 was the first year, '63 was the split window, '73 last of the bumper cars, and the '83 is priceless.
Nice car. Certainly worth restoring although the exterior looks fine as is. The interior needs some work. Any pics of the engine and frame?
Thank You. Don't have any of the engine and frame. They are unremarkable. The car was almost white when I brought it home yesterday. 6 hours with Ibiz cleaner and wax and.... Tada!
What is your definition of restore? What does it need? Looks very nice from here. Why not drive it as is? If restored is what you want by all means do whatever makes you happy, if 73 is you're must have car go ahead and enjoy. If you are speaking from a financial point of view, whole nother ball game.
73s are interesting cars, and I think undervalued as well. They are also more refined in many ways than their older siblings.
Right now, all other things being equal, 68-72 cars bring more than 73s. I suspect that people will begin to realize how few really nice original 73s are left compared to the earlier C3s.
Am I positive about this. If I was, I would not be working for a living.
But I do see a day when the 73 market exceeds the 68-72 market in some areas, and for some cars.
Really not much of a stretch to see a 73 big block, vert, 4sp , options, originality, over a 68-72 with less of these
That's not what the OP has though. Perhaps I should have been more clear but I was more referring to his specif car. It looks to me to be a great driver. He didn't mention what he actually paid for it, just that it was a good deal. If that's the case, it still won't leave too much on the table for restoration beyond the basics and still turn a profit. Pure guess work though without knowing his cost.
That's not what the OP has though. Perhaps I should have been more clear but I was more referring to his specif car. It looks to me to be a great driver. He didn't mention what he actually paid for it, just that it was a good deal. If that's the case, it still won't leave too much on the table for restoration beyond the basics and still turn a profit. Pure guess work though without knowing his cost.
I say just drive it and have fun!
I agree, that's pretty much what I said in my first post. I was referring to the other posters that were talking about 73 vs 68-72 values.
That's not what the OP has though. Perhaps I should have been more clear but I was more referring to his specif car. It looks to me to be a great driver. He didn't mention what he actually paid for it, just that it was a good deal. If that's the case, it still won't leave too much on the table for restoration beyond the basics and still turn a profit. Pure guess work though without knowing his cost.
I say just drive it and have fun!
$8k. It is a nice driver. It needs a top, the current one is functional but should be replaced. One of the headlight actuators has a giant leak. I slapped a 600 holley on it since the quadrajunk was ready for the trash bin. That's about all that is wrong with it.
05-29-2015, 01:38 AM
Is it worth restoring this car?
I'd go with the t-top car. that's my 2 cents. which is worth 1.5 cents really
