Vehicle Description
Like all manufacturers during the late '60s and early '70s,
Chevrolet faced increasing pressure from the insurance industry,
government regulators, and safety advocates. Suddenly, bigger (in
terms of motor) was not better. When the big block, 454-cubic inch
V-8 became available, the 1970 model year also offered a new
solid-lifter, 350-cubic inch small block LT-1 option for Corvette.
With 370 horsepower, the LT-1 had numbers more commonly associated
with big block motors but without the additional nose-heavy weight
of the larger powerplant.
Like the big block cars, compression ratios were reduced in 1971 to
allow for the use of unleaded fuels, and horsepower was reduced to
330. Car & Driver quoted 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds, completion of the
quarter-mile in 14.57 seconds, and a top speed of 137 mph from the
four-speed-equipped Corvette they tested. The LT-1 engine option
made its final appearance in 1972. Horsepower was now quoted at 255
in SAE net terms, and engines were detuned to meet new Federal
emission control standards, yet performance remained excellent.
Sales totaled 27,004, with 20,496 coupes and only 6,508
convertibles. Chevrolet proudly proclaimed the Corvette "America's
only true production sports car."
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this highly original, highly
sought after, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 for your consideration.
The car is believed to be numbers matching. This solid, untouched
example is very neat and tidy and features its LT-1 with a 4 speed
manual transmission. The car has had only 2 owners and is ready for
its third. The interior is very nice and remains in excellent
condition. The presentation of the chrome and exterior are also
excellent for its age.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
