Vehicle Description
You'd think that at some people might get a little tired of seeing
Chevelle SS coupes, but the fact is, these are flat-out AWESOME
cars in almost every way, and almost every muscle car lover in the
world wants one. There's a reason they sell so quickly, and this
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Tribute, with its sweet running small
block and killer color combination, is an excellent example of
why.
The great thing about Chevelles is that they evolved, so each year
looked a little different from the year before, but the intrinsic
goodness of the car never varied. Personally, I prefer the
single-headlight front-end of the '71-'72 models over the quad
headlight '70s, and this car has all the right pieces to make it a
crowd-pleaser at the next cruise night. It wears a period-correct
coat of Dark Blue Metallic paint, which was a rather rare color and
in our opinion an upgrade over the factory code 65 Orange Flame,
and it combines with bodywork that's certainly strong enough to
wear a shade that dark without any excuses. Sure, it has signs of
use and age once you get up close, but at this competitive price
point, this driver-grade is bound to impress because it still shows
well. It also wears proper white SS stripes on the hood and deck
lid, and when combined with the black vinyl top, the overall look
of the car is toned down just enough to look like a serious
classic. The blacked and chrome SS grille looks fantastic and the
shiny bright pieces like the bumper and fender trim add some
contrast. Hood pins, a cowl induction hood, SS badges, tinted
windows, and two big exhaust pipes out back do their part to ensure
that nobody mistakes this for your average grocery-getter.
The interior was done right, too, complete with modern-looking
front buckets and a sculpted rear bench that are all wrapped in
high-end, durable vinyl, and a no-nonsense look that suggests this
sucker was built for combat. Like the exterior, the trim is nicely
done and looks solid, with tight-fitting seat covers, stock-looking
door panels at the flanks, and plush black carpets below. It shows
some wear inside but there's no need to address it anytime soon,
mostly because this GM vinyl wears like granite, but also because
someone has been careful enough with it that it's still very
presentable overall. A modern JVC AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo head unit
lives in the original slot in the dash, and it was obviously made
for this application because there was no major surgery required to
get it to fit in the dash. The factory gauges are still place but
cover only the basics, so an auxiliary tachometer was strapped to
the tilt column, and a trio of secondary units lives under the dash
to keep an eye on the engine's vitals. A sporty Grant steering
wheel was installed atop the tilt column, and it matches the look
and feel of the aftermarket Hurst floor shifter that's topped with
an 8-ball knob and manages the automatic transmission below. Out
back, the trunk tells the story of the car's overall condition with
solid floors and plenty of room to accommodate for most travel
plans.
Moving the metal is a very lively 307 small block V8 under the
hood, with plenty of pop up and down the throttle. It features some
smart upgrades like a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock
intake manifold to really let the small block breathe. A few chrome
and polished pieces dress the engine bay, including the tall chrome
air cleaner and finned valve covers that really pop against the
satin inner fenders and matching firewall. An aluminum radiator
keeps the engine nice and cool, a billet pulley system runs all the
components, and a set of long-tube headers feed into a throaty
Flowmaster dual exhaust system that sounds terrific. The driving
experience is improved tremendously thanks to power steering and
power front disc brakes, along with a suspension that features
tubular A-Arms and upgraded shocks up front, and a big sway bar out
back. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission powers a 10-bolt rear,
which also features a set of new coilover shocks to upgrade the
handling. The chassis is clean and solid, the dual exhaust system
sounds right, and flashy Race Star Industries wheels wearing
staggered 215/65/15 front and 295/50/15 rear BFGoodrich
white-letter radials finish the killer look.
So while you'd think that everyone who wants a Chevelle already has
one, that's just not the case. With all the right looks and
bulletproof mechanicals, this is a Chevelle that can truly be
enjoyed every day. Call today!