Vehicle Description
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is an unusual combination of
beauty and brawn, and includes some nice options as well as a
matching-numbers drivetrain. Clean, original, affordable Corvettes
are still out there, and the pedigree is a nice bonus for the guy
looking to have some Corvette fun at a reasonable cost.
The Elkhart Green finish on this handsome final-year dual-chrome
bumper 'Vette is handsome and crisp, a somewhat unusual color that
looks great on the timeless Stingray shape. It was one of the rare
colors of Corvettes built to this spec, and it still looks pretty
up-to-date with today's sophisticated color pallets. Repainted not
long ago to a very high-end, driver-grade standard, all the panel
gaps are factory correct, and it has a nice gloss to the finish
with none of the cracking in the usual spots. Aside from a few very
minor signs of use that could be erased with a deep buff, this
sucker looks absolutely fantastic. And when it comes to C3s, you're
either a chrome bumper guy or a rubber bumper guy; this one sports
the original style chrome units that frame the egg crate grilles up
front and add interest to the flat rear panel with CORVETTE block
letters and a luggage rack above. The stainless trim is in
excellent shape and all the badges and emblems are right where
they're supposed to be. This is one clean-looking 'Vette!
Inside, this Corvette feels quite authentic, which it should since
the black leather interior was all restored back to original. The
seats look great and feel very comfortable, yet are still firm and
supportive, and no aftermarket upholstery kit quite duplicates the
detail you find in the stock-style seat covers. You'll note this
one offers factory A/C (though it does need servicing) and the
original gauges remain in great condition, including the factory
tachometer and auxiliary gauges in the center stack. The steering
wheel will look familiar to anyone who loves Chevy muscle, as will
the original AM/FM radio in the center of the dash, and the
woodgrain applique throughout warms things up inside. Corvette-logo
floor mats have been installed, and that's surely part of the
reason the plush carpets are still in such great shape. Overhead,
the T-tops seal up well, and are easily removed for an open-air
experience that's part of the Corvette tradition.
The engine is the original, matching numbers 350 cubic inch V8,
which was the base engine in 1972. Nevertheless, it makes an
impressive 360 pounds of torque and moves the Corvette with enough
potency that most cars are still advised to leave it alone. It was
rebuilt not too long ago with an .020 overbore and an upgraded GM
L82 cam inside, and it is topped with an original-style 4-barrel
carb and intake that's topped with chrome dual-snorkeled air
cleaner. The engine bay shows lots of recent work, including bright
chrome details throughout plus Chevy Orange paint on the block. The
TH400 3-speed automatic transmission feeds the limited slip rear
end with 3.08 gears inside, so it's a fantastic highway cruiser,
and a recent 2.5-inch dual exhaust system with stainless mufflers
sounds great. It's not overly detailed, but it's in excellent
driving condition with evidence of clean living everywhere you
look, and those factory 15-inch Rally wheels ride on a set of fat
245/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials.
Clean, honest Corvettes don't get much nicer than this, especially
if you're the kind of guy who likes to just jump in and go. Thanks
to the rumbling small block under the hood it's a party to drive,
and there aren't many cars that will generate more attention than
this one on a warm summer day. Call today!