How many 1973 Corvettes are left?

The last 1973 Corvette’s serial number ended with 34,464, although total production of the 1973 Corvette only totaled 30,464 units. The unused VIN numbers – 24,001 thru 28,000 – were later identified.

Are old Corvettes expensive to insure?

Older versions of vehicles tend to be cheaper to insure because as a car’s value depreciates, collision and comprehensive insurance become less expensive. There is a $159 difference in the average cost of auto insurance of a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette and a 2020 model.

Is a 1973 Corvette collectable?

1973 was the year for the first Off Road Suspension RPO Z07 produced and today it is considered a very rare production Corvette as only 45 were produced.

Are Corvettes high on insurance?

Sports cars are typically more expensive to insure than an average car such as a sedan or SUV — and Corvettes are no exception. While the average cost of car insurance in the U.S. is $1,674 per year (based on quotes for a Toyota Camry), Bankrate found that the average rate for Corvette insurance is higher.

What is insurance like on a Corvette?

The average cost of Corvette car insurance is $1,626 per year or $136 per month. It’s relatively affordable to insure due to low driving time, a smaller range of typical driving age, and ease of finding auto parts for repairs. Vintage Corvettes could have insurance savings of up to 40%.

Are older Corvettes a good investment?

Corvettes have already had big run-ups in value. To buy into a Corvette that has a lot of appreciation potential, you’re going to need to spend a lot of money up front. To directly answer your question, Corvettes from 1953-1972 have the most upside potential.

Is a 1973 Corvette a stingray?

The 1973 Corvette Stingray features a unique design element that came about due to government crash safety regulations. The Corvette’s chrome front bumper was changed to an eight-kilometre-per-hour unit with a molded urethane bumper cover, while the rear remained a two-piece split design.