1973 454 Corvette Resto Mod/Road Race Project

  • Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Corvette
  • Type: Coupe
  • Year: 1973
  • Mileage: 27,039
  • VIN: 1Z37Z3S421153
  • Interior color: Black
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1973 Chevrolet Corvette Description

This corvettewas original with a 454 automatic and had thefully loadeddeluxe interior option.


This was being built for road racing but can be used for street.


This auction is for the frame, body and items listed below only.


No engine, transmission or differential are included.


This vehiclehas a clean title andhas only 27K original miles on car.


Vehicle was involved in a minor crash in 1977 and then placed in storage.


A newframe that is absolutely straight and 100% rust and pitting free was purchased and then modified for a 5 linkIRSrear suspensionfor a Currie or Dutchman 9” IRS differential.


A dodge Viper differential can also be used and I will include a set of new 4140Chromoly930CV bells if you want to run a Viper differential.


Frame modified forfront and rear coil over shocks. Gussets added to the front lower control arm mounts and roll cage mounts welded to frame.


No rust or rust repairs on the frame, bird cage or core support


L88 flares installed on rear, still need front flares installed (not included).


75% of the Bodyhas been block sanded and includes anEcklersfront clip that needs to be bonded onto the body.


Included items:

  • Clean Title
  • NewBorgeson12:1 quick ratio steering box
  • NewDuntovracing custom drag link provides clearance to lower engine in chassis.
  • NewBorgesonsolid steering joint
  • New Tilton hydraulic clutch master cylinder
  • NewWilwoodbrake master cylinder
  • Newhydroboostpower brake booster
  • NewMark Williams 3” diameterChromolydrive shaftw/ 32spline billet yoke
  • All interior panels are in very good condition, notearsor cracks.
  • T-Tops
  • New windshield and original side and rear glass.
  • Pedals converted to manual transmission
  • Rebuilt fronthubsandnewrear32 splinesuspension hub assemblies
  • Front lower control arms with new ball joints installed
  • Frame is100% rust, repair, pittingfree and straight (frame specs laser checked to insure straightness)
  • Factory tilt and telescoping steering wheel
  • 100% rust and repair free bird cageand radiator support
  • Rear bumpers need to be re-chromed; All other chrome has been re-plated.
  • All new carbon fiber Auto Meter center gauges



Drivetrain,hood,seatsor fuel cellare NOT included.


Some welding and fiberglass work required to complete.


Vehicle is on a wood transport dolly that can be winched onto a car trailer fortransport.


Pick-up only, no shipping.