This 1973 big block convertible has picked up a few changes over the past five decades, but with an asking price of $16,900 on Craigslist, it’s tough to raise an eyebrow. The real headline is still intact: the matching numbers 454 remains under the hood—only now it’s been “completely rebuilt, balanced, and blueprinted” to an estimated 400 horsepower, a healthy jump from the factory rated 275.

The body has seen more noticeable tweaks. A high rise L88 hood now dominates the nose, and the original retractable headlights were swapped for fixed units. The seller says they can be “easily changed back” if the next owner prefers the stock look, and the rest of the body appears original. The paint is described as driver quality—what most would call a 10 footer—with a couple of minor repairs needed.

Finished in blue with a dark blue interior and a white convertible top, the car comes equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows, and even a rear deck lid defroster. Inside, the cabin presents well for a 53-year-old Corvette, showing honest wear but no major issues.

The mechanicals are where this car shines. The frame and birdcage are said to be clean, and the seller reports that it runs and drives excellent. The previous owner held onto it from 1976 until recently—half a century of stewardship that’s getting harder to find in the Corvette world.

No, it’s not a showpiece. But as the seller puts it, this is a nice original big block convertible that needs a little TLC—and at this price point, that’s part of the appeal.

As with pursuing any Corvette for sale online, do your homework and work hard to verify that that car and the seller are real.

Source:
Craigslist.org

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