Vehicle Description
UNRESTORED & INCREDIBLY ORIGINAL WITH 57,996 MILESMILLE MIGLIA RED
OVER BLACK LEATHER COMBINATION255 HP 350 CI LT-1/M21 CLOSE-RATIO
4-SPEEDBLOOMINGTON GOLD SURVIVOR CERTIFIED - 2019NCRS TOP FLIGHT
WINNER 2015, 2017 AND 2019VETTE VUES MAGAZINE TRI-POWER AWARD
2019TANK & WINDOW STICKERS, DEALER INVOICE, PROTECT-O-PLATE,OWNERS
MANUAL AND ORIGINAL SALE DOCUMENTS While Chevrolets new 454
big-block engines may have grabbed headlines in 1970, the potent
new LT-1 mill was also made available with the Corvette, delivering
awesome performance with 370 factory-rated horsepower on tap. Based
on a high-strength cylinder block with 4-bolt mains and forged
internals, the LT-1 was built to perform with a hot solid-lifter
valvetrain and breathed deeply with free-flowing cylinder heads and
low-restriction intake and exhaust systems. Affectionately called
the mouse that roared by none other than Corvette chief engineer
Zora Arkus-Duntov, the LT-1 delivered big-block performance with
great handling by virtue of much lower weight and often slipped
under the purview of increasingly watchful insurance companies on
the lookout for big-block premiums. While lowered compression
ratios brought gross horsepower ratings down to 330 HP by 1971,
performance was essentially intact even with the switch to stricter
SAE Net ratings for 1972; despite a new 255 HP rating for 72,
performance was the same as it was in 1971. Just 1,741 of 27,004
Corvettes left the factory with LT-1 power for 1972 and today,
these special cars rank among the most sought-after Corvettes of
the early 1970s.Unrestored and incredibly original, this 1972
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is a fully documented, award-winning
example with the incredibly potent LT-1 350 CI V-8, confirmed by
the all-important L serving as the 5th digit in the cars VIN. This
car is also highly collectible as one of the last chrome bumper
Corvettes before the advent of plastic-covered impact front bumpers
in 1973. Colors are exceptional, comprising Code 973 Mille MIglia
Red over Code 404 Black leather. A Muncie M21 Close-ratio 4-speed
manual transmission delivers the LT-1s power to the road via a
3.70:1 rear axle and factory options include an AM/FM radio. Sold
new at Sam Leman Chevrolet in Roanoke, Virginia on April 15, 1972,
this rare LT-1 Corvette went on to earn accolades in top Corvette
circles, including Bloomington Gold Survivor certification in 2015,
NCRS Top Flight awards in 2015, 2017, and 2019, plus the Vette Vues
Magazine Tri-Power Award in early 2019. Documents are exceptional,
including the tank sticker, dealer invoice, Protect-O-Plate, and
owners manual, plus dealer paperwork and ownership history. Not
only one of the finest classic Corvettes in terms of performance,
these fierce and balanced performers rank among the rarest and most
collectible today. Contact us today and see it for yourself! Were
confident you will agree with our assessment.