Vehicle Description
When the original owner was in the showroom picking out this 1972
Chevrolet Corvette, he checked a lot of boxes on the options list.
From there, it has been upgraded with an era-correct 454 and a nice
restoration, adding performance and curb appeal without reducing
its comfort and stock-look. This is a heck of a lot of car for the
money!
Repainted not that long ago, this finish on this Corvette is in
excellent condition. They kept the original code 987 Ontario Orange
color (why wouldn't you, it's so unique and lays perfectly on a
chrome bumper 'Vette) but restored it to better-than-stock
condition, cloaking the dramatic Corvette curves in one of the most
vibrant of Corvette colors: orange. They spent a lot of time and
effort on the fiberglass, getting all the gaps to line up just so,
making sure the hood fits flush, and generally smoothing all the
surfaces with far more care than the factory could afford. The
result is a great shine and eyeball-searing color that glows in the
sunlight and shows no sign of stress cracks anywhere on the body.
The delicate chrome bumpers have been polished and fitted snugly
against the fiberglass, and the headlights snap to attention every
time the switch is pulled. The most imposing upgrade to the car was
the addition of the big block hood, but nothing sets an aggressive
tone any better. Bright badges and crisp taillight lenses add to
the sharp look. Go ahead, just try to find a prettier one!
The code 421 Saddle leather bucket seat interior is a welcome
change from all the black we see in these cars, and it's an
excellent choice for a car that's going to see a lot of sun.
Resilient seat covers, clean door panels, and correct carpets with
the right weave and nap are fitted, and as I mentioned, it's loaded
with options. There is, of course, A/C, but you'll also find a
tilt/telescoping steering column, power brakes, and power steering,
all of which make this car a true pleasure to drive. All the
gauges, including the clock, work properly, and the automatic
transmission snaps through the gates courtesy of the original
shifter. The lone non-operable part is the AM/FM/Cassette radio in
the dash, but they never worked great from factory anyway, so an
upgrade would be very welcomed. And lest we forget to mention this
is a T-top car, so pop those panels off and soak up the sun!
The engine is a period-correct replacement 454 cubic inch V8, that
was installed in lieu of the original small block 350. It's
probably the best choice if you want a cruiser, thanks to a decent
cam and street-friendly manners. With plenty of horsepower on tap,
the motor runs beautifully with a smooth idle and a mountain of
torque available at virtually any speed. It has a long list of
factory-correct parts, including a set of stock exhaust manifolds
and a stainless steel exhaust system underneath. There are signs of
recent maintenance throughout, so it's 100% ready to rumble. The
master cylinder, brake lines and e-brake cables were just replaced,
and as a lifelong southern car, there's exactly zero rust on the
frame in any of the usual trouble spots. And most of the suspension
pieces have been addressed recently too, so it rides and handles
like it should. Bright Rally wheels were standard-issue, and wear
fat BFGoodrich performance radials.
This beautifully finished Corvette is exactly what you want: fully
sorted, awesome to look at, comfortable to drive, and packing big
block power. This is the way Corvettes were meant to be. Call
today!