Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray (1973)

Kickdown Check

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• Sought-after early C3 with chrome rear bumpers and manual transmission
• Last service: 03/2026
• Annual inspection in 02/2026 with no defects found; H license plate is included

Facts & Specifications

• First registration: 07/1973
• Country of first registration: USA
• Engine: 5.7-liter V8 small-block (350 cui, four-barrel carburetor) with 190 PS
• Transmission: Manual, 4-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Dark green metallic
• Interior: Synthetic leather in light and dark brown (Saddle)
• TÜV valid through 02/2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Removable GRP Targa roof panels
  • Removable rear window
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Brake booster
  • Chrome rear bumper
  • US side marker lights and US turn signals, registered
  • Radio
  • Chrome rally wheels with Kumho Venture ST 225/70R15 tires
• The following modifications were made:
  • Edelbrock air filter, chrome-plated

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is dark green metallic
• The vehicle was completely repainted before being imported to Germany
• The body is in good condition with age-related signs of wear
• There is some light surface rust

Interior

• Faux leather in light and dark brown
• The interior is in well-maintained original condition with age-related patina
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered
• The engine is original and has already been overhauled; it runs flawlessly
• The 4-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly
• There is a loose connection in the horn
• The speedometer reads incorrectly after the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period
• No other technical defects are known
• Last service: 03/2026

History

Ownership History

• According to the seller, there have been 4 owners in total; the current owner has owned it since 2026
• 04/2026: Registered in Munich with an “H” license plate
• Prior to the inspection under §21 StVZO in February 2026, the vehicle was part of a private collection
• 12/2010: Imported from the U.S. into the EU; customs cleared via World Freight Logistics, Rotterdam

Service History

• 03/2026: Last service
• 02/2026: General inspection per §29 StVZO with no defects found; classic car appraisal per §23 StVZO and inspection per §21 StVZO at the KÜS testing center in Schierling
• Investments totaling €3,000 for a new fuel tank, new brake system, new ignition system, new spark plugs, paint restoration, and interior cleaning
• No service record available

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents
• General inspection report pursuant to §29 StVZO dated February 24, 2026, KÜS
• Classic car appraisal report pursuant to §23 StVZO dated February 24, 2026, KÜS
• Inspection report pursuant to §21 StVZO dated February 24, 2026, KÜS
• Classic-Analytics Vehicle Appraisal (Professional Check) Grade 3+ dated May 8, 2026
• Invoice and customs clearance certificate from World Freight Logistics, Rotterdam, dated November 2010 and December 2010

Summary

For sale is a 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray with a 5.7-liter V8, 4-speed manual transmission, and removable Targa roof panels. This is the highly sought-after early C3 model with chrome rear bumpers. The vehicle was imported from the U.S. in 2010 and has been registered in Germany with an H license plate since 2026. The general inspection in February 2026 revealed no defects; the TÜV certification is valid through February 2028. The engine has already been overhauled. The body and interior are in well-maintained condition. Known issues include a loose connection in the horn and a speedometer that sticks after the car has been parked for an extended period. This car will appeal to enthusiasts of American classics who are looking for a registered chrome C3 with an “H” license plate.