1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible - Deep Custom Blue with Ghost Flames - GM ZZ502 502ci V8 with Holley Sniper EFI, TH700R4 Automatic, Wilwood Brakes, Chrome Side Exhaust
A heavily and cohesively built C3 convertible with genuine performance credentials, show-quality custom work throughout, and one of the scarcest Corvette body years in production.
Description
The 1973 Corvette Stingray holds a unique place in C3 history. It was the only year that combined the chrome rear bumper of the earlier C3s with the new urethane front end introduced to meet updated safety standards, giving it a look shared by no other year. Only 4,943 convertibles were built in 1973, making this body style genuinely scarce. The original engine block carries number T1022619 and remains in the bay, however the car is now running a GM Performance ZZ502 crate motor producing 502 horsepower and 502 ft-lbs of torque, tuned by Mandurah Performance with Holley Sniper fuel injection. This is a purpose-built high-performance show machine with documented custom work throughout, not a stock restoration.
The exterior presents in deep custom blue, almost midnight in direct light, with ghost flame graphics flowing along the flanks. The photos confirm an excellent gloss finish with strong depth across all panels. The body lines are straight and clean throughout. Custom powder-coated blue Intro aluminium 6-spoke wheels are fitted with wide-profile Sumitomo tyres, and Wilwood brakes with drilled rotors are clearly visible behind each wheel. The chrome side exhaust with perforated heat shield runs the full length of the rocker panel, which is a signature visual element on this build. A hi-rise bonnet and pace car-style front spoiler complete the exterior. Inside, the original saddle leather interior is present and complete, with the factory Corvette gauge cluster, original Corvette crossed-flags steering wheel and wood grain centre console all retained. The Kenwood head unit with Bluetooth and Alpine amplifier sits in the centre stack. The B&M Pro Stick auto shifter operates the rebuilt TH700R4.
The TH700R4 automatic was rebuilt in 2022 by Global Automatics with all new high-horsepower components and a remote transmission cooler. Hooker headers with spiral turbo baffles, March serpentine belt system, hardcore aluminium radiator with twin thermo fans, rack and pinion steering, offset rear end with Bilstein shocks all round, and transverse springs replaced with modern composite materials round out the mechanical specification. Showing 5,357 miles on the odometer, vendor advises this is a trophy-winning vehicle.
Comparable heavily modified C3 Stingray convertibles in Australia have sold in the $45,000 to $70,000 range depending on build quality and presentation. This example sits at the upper end of that range on build quality.
Features
* GM Performance ZZ502 502ci V8, 502hp and 502 ft-lbs torque (vendor advises)
* Holley Sniper fuel injection, tuned by Mandurah Performance
* TH700R4 automatic transmission, rebuilt 2022 by Global Automatics
* Remote transmission cooler
* Hooker headers with spiral turbo baffles and chrome side exhaust with perforated heat shield
* Hardcore heavy duty aluminium radiator with twin thermo fans
* March serpentine belt system
* Rack and pinion steering
* Offset rear end with Bilstein shocks all round
* Transverse springs replaced with modern composite materials
* Wilwood brakes with drilled rotors
* Powder-coated blue Intro aluminium 6-spoke alloy wheels
* Sumitomo tyres
* Custom deep blue paintwork with ghost flames
* Hi-rise bonnet and pace car-style front spoiler
* B&M Pro Stick auto shifter
* Kenwood head unit with Bluetooth
* Alpine amplifier
* Original Corvette saddle leather interior
* Original Corvette gauge cluster retained
* Original Corvette crossed-flags steering wheel
* Wood grain centre console
* Convertible body with operational soft top
* Left-hand drive
* Vendor advises trophy-winning show vehicle
Condition Notes
* Original engine block present in bay (engine number T1022619) but car is running GM ZZ502 crate motor
* This is a custom show and performance build, not a numbers-matching or stock restoration
* Interior leather shows honest age-appropriate wear
Specifications
Year: 1973
Make/Model: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Body: Convertible
Engine: GM Performance ZZ502 502ci V8 (crate motor, Holley Sniper EFI)
Transmission: TH700R4 4-Speed Automatic (rebuilt 2022 by Global Automatics)
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Steering: Left Hand Drive
Odometer: 5,357 Miles
Colour: Custom Deep Blue with Ghost Flames (Trim 400, Paint 952)
Seats: 2
Price Guide: $55,000 - $72,000 AUD
VIN: 1Z67J3S433552
Engine No: T1022619 (original block)
This asset will be supplied with registration via vehicle transfer form signed by the current owner, Vehicle is registered until 15 SEP 2026 sold as is where is - No statutory warranty. REGO TRANSFER FOR WA BUYERS ONLY. . Inspection recommended.
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Nicola directly on 0492 821 208
(Key #C29)
Lloyds stock #233726+1
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Location of item: 90-94 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, WA, Australia
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