Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT1
The year was 1971 and the EPA was running amuck slapping catalytic
converters on cars and forcing automakers to drop horsepower
ratings to increase mpg and decrease emissions. This strangulation
saw the base-level Corvette drop to 250 horsepower and its highest
output dropped from 460 ponies to 425, and the squeeze was on. The
1972 switch to SAE net horsepower (at the rear wheels) officially
locked the Corvette into one of its darkest eras. Much like the
extinction of the dinosaurs, the muscle car was slowly and
methodically eliminated. We can only assume that the Corvette
survived this mass extinction based on its name alone.
For consignment, a 1972, numbers matching, Corvette:
Stamping Codes
12S521663 (Matches Vin)
V0510CKY
V-Flint Engine
05-May
10-10th
CKY- 72 Vette 350 LT1 255HP 4SPD
This C3 version of the Corvette has been resprayed over the
original Elkhart Green to a Hunter Green. A few carburetor
upgrades, and overall good appearance show on this model.
Exterior
Hunter Green now adorns the exterior and presents in good
condition. Badging is correct, and chrome appears in good condition
as well. In lieu of side pipes, we note stainless rocker covers
which add some briteness to the bottom of this car. The egg crate
covering on the air intake on the front fender has a Stingray badge
above it and is shining brightly. A rear chromed luggage rack is
seen on the trunk deck, and this car sports removable roof panels.
Standard Chevrolet wheels, and deep-dish rings are wrapped by BG
Goodrich tires on all 4 corners.
Interior
A flip of the door, and we are greeted with loads of Saddle Brown
leather. On door panels, stylized stitched seating to the dash and
center console, we are in Saddle Leather/Vinyl Heaven! Nice
deep-set round gauges in front of an original steering wheel
showing slight wear, keep you within the law if you choose to look
down. A 4-speed floor shifter is within ergonomic reach of the
driver, as are all controls strategically placed. Noted we are
still in the manual window crank era, and non-power door lock era,
so these controls are manual.
Drivetrain
Sitting within the engine bay is a nicely preserved and well cared
for 350ci LT-1 mill that has an Edelbrock intake attached and a
Quickfuel 650 CFM 4-barrel carburetor topped by a blazing chromed
air cleaner engraved with LT-1.
Undercarriage
Sturdy, structurally sound, no surface rust, tight, are definite
words we can use to describe this clean rust-free environment.
Looking around we can note 4-wheel independent suspension, and disc
brakes.
A numbers matching original car with a respray, all in very nice
condition. Though Chevrolet may have been struggling with the
power/emissions battle, this C3 version was a beautiful design with
just the right mixture of chrome, and badging, and now bathed in
beautiful Hunter Green for a great design and look. A nicely
presenting example of Corvette history.
VIN Decode
1Z37L2S521663
1Z-Chevrolet Corvette
37-Coupe
L-LT1 350V8 255HP
2-1972
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
521663-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
J18- May 18th Build Date
TRIM 421-Saddle Leather
PNT 946-Elkhart Green
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barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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