Vehicle Description
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is one impressively sharp
vintage drop top. As a member of the model's third generation, it
carries a shape so compelling and ahead of its time that Chevy
wisely chose to leave it largely unchanged for a full 14 years,
instead making only subtle modifications during that time. It's
running in rock solid condition and stands ready to provide a
smile-inducing classic open-air driving experience.
Dressed in its fetching blue shade, this '72 ably illustrates just
how revolutionary this generation of Corvettes must have seemed
when they were introduced. With Chevy's Mako shark mid-'60s concept
car as an obvious inspiration, the long hood, gill-like vents in
the front fenders and flowing curves from front to back created a
look no other manufacturers dared to try to match - Chevy's
American sports car had its niche largely to itself as far as
mass-produced attainable cars were concerned. The paint is in very
solid condition and looks great in any setting, but it becomes
especially magnetic when brought out into the sunlight. The chrome
and bright work on this classic is all in good shape - the bumpers
both fore and aft sit table-level and show no glaring blemishes,
the trim surrounding the windshield is very clean and the badging
throughout is very much on point. The sturdier frame Chevrolet
brought into action starting with the previous generation has done
its job well - you'll find no evidence of sagging and the doors
open and close smoothly. The pop-up headlights, often a problem
spot on Corvettes of this era, work just as intended and lay flush
with their surroundings in their lowered position.
Stylish, driver-centric interiors have been a hallmark of the
Corvette nameplate ever since they were introduced, and this one is
a fine representative. It's in very good condition, with bucket
seats that have retained their shape well and whose black vinyl
covers show very little wear as they straddle a center console in
the same condition - showing its signature incline that puts the
shifter in nice, easy reach. Below, the black carpeting appears to
have been recently replaced, or at least unusually well-protected,
and to either side the door panels still cling flush to their
frames. Up front, the dash area has been thoroughly restored,
featuring clear factory gauges in its instrument cluster that are
joined by five more in the center laid out in an aeronautically
inspired fashion, and a supple-looking pad across the top.
Its smooth functioning drivetrain means this Corvette is ready to
create future memories as soon as you get it home. The 305 cubic
inch V8 sitting in its engine bay is a strong performer that starts
up quickly and sounds great as it exhales into its dual exhaust.
It's dressed up with an Edelbrock chrome air cleaner and matching
valve covers, while an Edelbrock intake manifold and 4-barrel carb
add some power to the mix as the engine teams with a 4-speed manual
transmission that's shifting with confidence-inspiring precision.
Corvettes were already sporting fully independent rear suspensions
for quite some time when this '72 debuted, and here the feature
teams with a low-slung stance and smooth power steering to make for
impressive cornering agility. This ride is sure to impress as it
cruises the asphalt on its set of 15" Rally wheels that are wrapped
with BF Goodrich T/A radials.
A classic Corvette in road-ready condition is always a welcome
find, and the open air driving experience this 1972 Chevrolet
Corvette convertible offers makes for an even more compelling
proposition. Call today!