Vehicle Description
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 has led the kind of life its
counterparts could only aspire to. With its original colors still
draped over both its interior and exterior, it shows all the
hallmarks of consistent care and shelter. Its sharp, well-adorned
appearance has graced the pages of several magazines, it's brought
home plenty of car show hardware, including 3 NCRS Top Flight
Awards, and it will pull into its next owner's garage with a
substantial amount of documentation aboard, including its factory
build sheet, window sticker and dealer invoice to testify as to its
authenticity, as well as to provide some historical
perspective.
There are just so many awesome styling cues on display here - the
long, sweeping LT1 hood with its smoothly contoured scoop, the
gill-like side vents behind the front wheels and the flying
buttress-shaped rear roofline are standouts. This 'Vette not only
wears its original exterior colors, but the older repaint has held
up very well. The collection of chrome exterior fittings also looks
surprisingly sharp - the trim surrounding the front windshield is
especially clean. Third generation Corvettes like this '72 were the
first to carry the T-Top configuration and the feature is
definitely well-represented here - the included color-matched
panels not only look great but also seal nicely.
Inside the doors, the factory black leather interior also exceeds
all rightful expectations, with a pair of high-backed bucket seats
that look nice and fresh as they straddle a center console that's
in matching condition and puts the silver-topped manual shifter
within easy reach. Despite the natural UV sensitivity of black
interiors, this one has come through the years in very strong
fashion - there's no obvious signs of fading anywhere in sight, the
door panels sit nice and flush against their steel frames and you
won't find any cracks developing on the dash pad running the width
of the cabin. The extensive array of instrumentation that became a
Corvette hallmark over the years is in full effect here, and all
the gauges on board still function just as intended and are easily
readable through their crystal-clear lenses. The original AM/FM
radio is still in place and working fine - just another of many
examples of this Chevy's unrelenting authenticity.
Raise the hood and you'll find the original 350 cubic inch V8 still
holding court in the well-detailed engine compartment, topped with
a Holley 4-barrel carb and surrounded by fresh hoses and properly
routed wiring. The engine teams with a close ratio 4-speed Muncie
M21 transmission and a 4:11 rear end that propel this relatively
lightweight vehicle off the line with authority. The LT1 engine, as
well as a number of other mechanical components, have been rebuilt
over the years for dependability, including the carburetor, power
brake booster and alternator, so the road-readiness of this vintage
'Vette is on a par with its unusually sharp appearance. Long before
the configuration became the norm, it left the factory with power
disc brakes in both front and back for superior, low effort
stopping ability. With its sweeping curvature providing loads of
curb appeal and that original powerplant rumbling away under the
hood, this '72 cruises the asphalt on a set of 15" stock Corvette
wheels wrapped with BF Goodrich T/A radials.
If you're looking for a highly original version of Chevy's true
American Sports Car, this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 definitely
warrants strong consideration. Call today!
