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Old Feb 9, 2026 | 07:00 PM
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1973 Corvette 8-cyl. 350cid/190hp 4bbl
Non original motor odo show 30737 but I'm sure it rolled over
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Need some tlc but overall decent.
What's it worth? sold for 12k

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$10,000 - $15,000

Its gonna command more then a rubber bumper car but not quite as much as a chrome bumper car.
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Hagerty says $14.5K. Do you have any pictures of the interior or engine bay?
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Hagerty says $14.5K. Do you have any pictures of the interior or engine bay?

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Tilt/tele steering column, nice interior (leather?) and power windows a plus.No AC and AT a minus, although I have an AT in my 1975 and enjoy it very much.
Be sure to check the frame, particularly the rear 'kick ups' before purchasing. Frame rust can be a deal killer. How does it drive? Door gaps appear to be great.... that's a plus also.
Agree $15K tops, maybe more based on records if motor gone through, brakes done etc.
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Yeah, I’d say the Hagerty estimate is pretty good. Of course you’ll still want to try to get a deal if you’re looking at buying this car. A good thing to check is the date code on the tires. Post #107 of this thread has a lot of good advice too.

I looked at a yellow ‘73 last fall but ended up not buying it. It’s a great color on the unique body style though.


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Tilt/tele steering column, nice interior (leather?) and power windows a plus.No AC and AT a minus, although I have an AT in my 1975 and enjoy it very much.
Be sure to check the frame, particularly the rear 'kick ups' before purchasing. Frame rust can be a deal killer. How does it drive? Door gaps appear to be great.... that's a plus also.
Agree $15K tops, maybe more based on records if motor gone through, brakes done etc.
yes leather. It did have AC but was removed.
Drives sloppy needs an alignment maybe other things.

I'm looking at selling it not buying it.
Thanks for the information.
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I'm looking at selling it not buying it.
In that case I’ll give you $200 for it. I’ll be by in the morning to pick it up.
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Sloppy driving can be many things, often the trailing arms are the culprit which is way more than an alignment... I love 73s and especially yellow, also I can't drive a stick in this version because I'm tall... find the right buyer and you should get something south of 15 but north of 12...
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