Vehicle Description
Very few models were left largely unchanged for as long as the
third generation of Corvettes and a glance at this 1972 Chevrolet
Corvette will give some insight as to why. With its low-slung, road
hugging form graced with some of the most inspired curvature ever
to roll off a Detroit assembly line and draped in a magnetic
exterior color, this is an utterly timeless classic.
Production cars rarely bear anything more than a passing
resemblance to their concept car inspirations, yet save for some
minor modifications to make production viable, third generation
'Vettes like this '72 greeted the public as virtual dead ringers to
the Mako Shark II that was unveiled in the mid-60s. Rally Red paint
provides a great look - fresh yet suitably vintage - and while
onlookers would never notice, we still think a professional cut and
buff would would take it up even another notch. Take a lap around
the car and you'll find its body alignment to be on point - the
doors and hood show nice, even gaps and those signature hidden
headlights sit flush in their lowered position while rising into
position without issue. Throughout the exterior, the brightwork and
trim are looking solid and both the front and rear windshields
sport impressively clear glass. The T-top configuration is a big
plus, as it allows easy transition from open air motoring to a more
sheltered driving experience with just a couple of simple
steps.
The saddle-colored interior is a very sharp accompaniment to the
red of the exterior and is in very strong condition. You'll find no
splits on the surfaces of the high backed bucket seats and they
straddle a clean looking center console whose distinctive incline
puts the shifter within very easy reach. Fresh matching carpeting
lines the floor, with a pair of Corvette floor mats in place for
protection. In keeping with the Corvette styling cues of previous
models, there's a full assortment of gauges on the dash - all of
them still very readable behind their clear lenses. An AM/FM stereo
with Bluetooth connectivity has been added, so you'll have plenty
of audio options while out on the road.
This Corvette is about as road ready as a classic can be. Its
original numbers matching 350 cubic inch V8 still carries a
Quadrajet 4-barrel carb just below its factory air cleaner and is
really running great, starting right up and pulling with conviction
as it sends a deep, subdued note out of its dual exhaust. The
powerplant teams with a 3-speed automatic transmission that's
shifting with confidence-inspiring precision. At a time when the
competition outfitted its cars with power disc brakes up front in a
best case scenario, Chevy installed them at all four corners on
this 'Vette, so it stops with fade-resistant ease. That low
profile, third generation form combines with smooth power steering
to make this vintage 'Vette a lot of fun to drive as it rolls on
its set of very clean 15" stock Corvette wheels outfitted with
Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires that still have plenty of tread
remaining. Below, the undercarriage is looking very solid.
Outstanding curb appeal, a well-kept interior and a very solid
drivetrain from front to back ... this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has
'em all. Call today!