Vehicle Description
This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is a car you can drive. Not just
anyone, I mean you, the person waiting for a great car that doesn't
cost too much. This one is affordable, it's got a great powertrain,
bright paint, and comfortable interior inside, adding up to a car
that's a great balance of features and price. If you're not
interested in paying extra for a pedigree, then this Chevelle is
for you.
The Code 56 Cream Yellow paint is this car's original color, it's
held up in very good condition and looks great on the A-body shape.
It's plenty flashy, thanks in large help to the painted-on black SS
stripes, but the cool color is at the same time very easy on the
eyes, especially when it glows in the sunlight. No, it's not a
$20,000 paint job and shows a few flaws here and there, but it was
competently done with straight bodywork underneath and good gaps
all around. Those black SS stripes, a cowl-induction hood, and SS
badges give it street presence, and honestly, buying a Chevelle
without stripes is like buying an ice cream cone without the ice
cream. What's the point? The chrome bumpers are in good shape and
have an appropriate look, and up against the yellow paint, the
stainless trim, particularly the wheel arch moldings, looks
fantastic.
The car originally came with code 713 dark green interior but was
smartly swapped to elegant white for great effect when matched with
the yellow exterior. The seats are in nice shape and show well, but
the color isn't overwhelming thanks to black carpets and a matching
black dash. Given the car's rugged simplicity, there are no major
modifications or alterations inside, just nicely restored
components that more than live up to the standards set by the
exterior. The factory center gauge cluster is augmented by a SunPro
column-mounted tachometer and set of three auxiliary gauges under
the dash, and an aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel replaces
the original unit. The R134a upgraded A/C unit is still controlled
by the factory dials, and tunes are now controlled by a modern
Kenwood AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth/iPod head unit. Aside from some minor
signs of use here and there, the interior is as nicely preserved as
the exterior, including the trunk which is properly finished with a
correct mat and full-sized spare.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch V8 and the usual bolt-on goodies to
make it a great runner. A few chrome pieces, an Edelbrock carb and
intake manifold, and some bright ignition wires are a familiar
sight that always looks good under the hood of a Chevelle. It's got
enough power to get you in a lot of trouble if you let it, but it's
also content to just cruise around town without getting cranky. The
engine bay is tidy and clean, and includes a lot of well-maintained
equipment like the brake booster and master cylinder. A 3-speed
automatic transmission clicks off unobtrusive shifts and the SS
rear suspension and 10-bolt rear end hangs out back with a set of
comfortable gears inside that make it feel punchy but not tiring on
the highway. It tracks straight, rides smoothly, and generally goes
about its business without a lot of fuss, exactly what you want
from your next hobby car. Flashy Cragar SS wheels are a period look
and carry thick 225/70/15 white-letter radials.
This Chevelle is a lot nicer than its price tag would suggest, so
if you like the look, you won't be disappointed with the way it
runs. You've been waiting for the right time, maybe that's now.
Call today!
