Beautiful 1973 LS4 Corvette, 454 Engine, Now 496, 4-Speed, All the Options.

Description

Beautiful 1973 Corvette with rare LS4 option (454 engine) and black leather interior. Car underwent a nut-&-bolt restoration that was finished two years ago. She has less than 2000 miles on her since.
Options? If you were purchasing a new Corvette in 1973, you would check all the options this Vette has:
Power BrakesPower SteerPower WindowsLeather InteriorA/C (blows cold!)LS4 Big Block 454 (stroked to 496)Muncie 4-Speed3.36 Rear Gears (with Posi-Traction)AM/FM Stereo (works great)Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
The restoration started with a nice car to begin with. Only the best parts and upgrades were used. Here's a brief list:
The Engine:Original 454 block that now displaces 496 cubic inches with a new Scat Stroker Crank (9000 series)Brodix Race Rite aluminum headsSRP Pistons (approx 10.25:1 compression)Forged Scat RodsComp Cams Hydraulic Roller 270 Camshaft (.510 lift, 218/224 duration at .050)Comp Cams Magnum full roller rockersAluminum Water PumpEdelbrock Performance Fuel PumpOriginal Q-Jet carb (with performance upgrades)Hooker Super Comp Headers (1-7/8" Primaries)L36 Aluminum Q-Jet Intake, GM # 3947801, used on 390 horse 427's in the late 60's (very rare)Delco Mini-Starter
More:Centerforce II ClutchMuncie M-20 tranny (2.52 first gear)Hurst Shifter2.5" Mandrel bent exhaustDynomax Super Turbo MufflersDewitt's Aluminum RadiatorPetronix Electronic Ignition with 45,000v Coil (original Distributor)VBP Rear Leaf SpringBiltsein Shocks on all four cornersOptima Yellow-Top BatterySteering box rebuilt by LaresNew Ram, hoses, etcRebuilt original calipers, etc
The Vette is an absolute blast to drive especially with the T-Tops removed and she gets the attention when driving down the road. The 496 gives the driver plenty of HP to keep the Adrenalin flowing. The transmission shifts extremely smooth. The clutch is easy to work. The exhaust tone has a low, muscle-car, big block rumble. The Midnight Blue paint is in B+ shape. There are two cracks in the fiberglass (see photos; the front bumper cover and the right-front fender) but they could be repaired. The horn has recently quit on me. I'm getting 12v to the horn but no sound. I tried to buy a good used GM horn, but couldn't find one. I would send it to off to be rebuilt. The AM/FM Stereo radio works great as it was rebuilt which included having the the speakers re-coned. The power windows work great. All the gauges work great, even the clock. The A/C blows cold. The Vette wears the original glass with the 'Astro Ventilation' logo on both the door windows. Vette has BFG tires with very few miles. The interior is in A or A+ shape. The beautiful leather is tight with no tears, etc. The cowl induction system is functional; feeds fresh air to the carb when the throttle is 'dropped'. The car handles like a Vette; nice and tight. She tracks straight as an arrow. Pop-up headlights work great as do the wipers and washer. The undercarriage is as clean as it gets (I wish I could have posted more photos). The car leaks nothing.
These LS4's Vettes are rare. Only 4412 were made in 1973. BTW, an LS4 in '73 had more HP than anything in '72.
I have a good clean Texas title. I'm having to sell this wonderful car because I have no place to keep it, hence the low starting point for this auction. I'm happy to answer any questions; don't hesitate.
Please note my 100% eBay rating. Winner of this auction will be very pleased with his/her purchase. Winner of this auction will forward earnest payment of $2000 within 48 hours from the time this auction ends (PayPal). Transport arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer but I'll make myself and the car very available.