1973's Values

73stinger · 10-03-04, 02:49 PM

Im thinking about selling my 73 t-top but dont know how much to list it for? Every place i go someone tells me something different. If anyone could tell me what they would pay for it i would appecate it.

1973 corvette sport coupe
L-48 350ci V8, Numbers matching
M-20 4-speed, Numbers matching
Factory Air Conditioning, Retrofited and operational
Power Windows
Deluxe Interior
Repainted 5 years ago but not orginal color (metallic yellow to cherry red)
Both headlights work
All Guages work
New Gas tank, Radiator, Carpet, Speedometer, and Rear end
Front and Rear suspension Rebuilt
2500 miles on tires, brakes, and exhast
NEW Pioneer stereo with CD player and 4 speakers (640 watts total)
Garage keep and passed inspection in 2003 in NJ
Overall very clean car
Keep all recepts

CQRT · 10-03-04, 09:01 PM

The 73's have always been my favorite year - -to some degree on the "one-off" years, the prices are all over the place and seem in good measure to be guided obviously by general condition/absence of rust, total miles and originality. I've seen them from $7500 for a driver to nearly $20k for 350's . . .more for big blocks and roadsters.

Hope you get big bucks ! So - - - what's gonna be the next Corvette for you ??

The73vetteman · 10-03-04, 10:24 PM

As the proud owner of a 73 very similar to yours I hoping people say upwards of $20k !!

Seriously, it depends so much on condition. Yours sounds good, and assuming the engine and frame are both in good shape I'd want to say maybe around $12 - $15 k. Perhaps start at $15k and be flexible?

I'd add that I think the market for these cars is pretty seasonal. Since most people dont want to drive them in the winter why would anyone buy in the fall? I think you'll get a better price next spring.
Let us know what you get.
John

safety_match · 10-03-04, 10:42 PM

2004 Vette Magazine Price Guide (May 2004 Edition)

1973 Coupe
350 L48 4 speed 190 HP

ASKING PRICES

#1 - 18,000
#2 - 14,500
#3 - 11,500
#4 - 9,000
#5 - 7,000

Add 25-50 percent for an unrestored original (#1 or #2 condition)

Bob Chadwick · 10-04-04, 05:27 AM

It's been about 6 months since I was looking over at one of the dealers here in Atlanta. At that point the metal bumper convertibles were going for $20,000 - 25,000 with with the coupes listing at $15,000 - 20,000.

Where that would put a 73, I'm not sure but wanted to give you this as possible guide info.

The73vetteman · 10-04-04, 10:25 PM

These look to be in line with what I see. Of course the key phrase is ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by safety_match

ASKING PRICES

Tom73 · 10-04-04, 11:46 PM

Take a look at The '73 Spot - 1973 Values (http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/vette73/values.htm)

These are not all current prices but can give you an idea of what the prices have been doing.

Your '73 sounds nice. How would you rate it condition wise base on the VETTE mag standards of 5 to 1.

# 1 Fully restored with no wear
# 2 Fully restored, with minor wear
# 3 partially restored or good original
# 4 Unrestored
# 5 Unrestored, with major wear

Couple of items that would hurt your value. The base L48 is the lowest price version. The bucks go to the L82 and the big bucks go to the LS4. The other is the non-original color. Most guides and general thinking is to deduct from the value what ever it would cost to return the car of original. In this case the cost of a new paint job.

Good luck in selling your car.

tom...

early shark · 10-05-04, 01:48 PM

I just sold a '73 L82, Th400, 3:55 ratio coupe, with only 16,656 original miles in excellent condition throughout, for $18,500. Options were PS, PB, PW, A/C, T/T.

Tank sheet still in place and very readable! Also included original dealer invoice.