Vehicle Description
This dialed-in 1972 Chevrolet Corvette possesses a rather unusual
combination of both beauty and brawn, featuring a gorgeous paint
job, comfortable interior, and a believed original 350 V8 under the
hood. And with a quick-shifting 4-speed manual and desirable
options like factory A/C, this clean, stock Corvette is practically
begging for the open road. Take a closer look but do so quickly,
because everyone's already itching to take this Stingray out to
play.
Code 987 Ontario Orange is a handsome shade not often seen on
chrome bumper Corvettes - not too brash, yet not too meek - a
period-perfect color that looks great on the timeless Stingray
shape. Despite being one of the more popular colors in 1972 with
4,891 Corvettes built wearing this bright tuxedo, not many have
survived decades of color changes and restorations. Just a quick
look at the market reveals how few are available for sale in this
livery, which is a shame because with the ever-changing fashion of
the world it looks pretty up to date with today's sophisticated
color palettes. All the panel gaps are factory correct, and it has
a fantastic gloss to the finish with none of the stress cracking in
the usual spots. 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
above. The stainless trim is in excellent shape and the lenses are
so clear and bright that they have to be reproductions. This is one
clean-looking 'Vette!
Believe it or not, that code 417 Peanut Butter interior is how this
car was ordered, and you have to admit that the combination works
extremely well. Hey, there's a reason Reese's sells a lot of candy.
It's also likely to be one of only a handful of cars you'll see out
on the road in this color combination, making it a standout at
shows and Corvette events. As a completely restored car, the line
between the original components and new pieces is blurry, but
that's a good thing, with new carpets working in conjunction with
fresh seat covers on the buckets and matching upholstery on the
door panels. The entire interior looks very fresh, with all day
comfort and long-lasting durability that can only be had when using
correct materials. The dash and protective pad is in great shape,
with none of the cracks and weathering so many of these cars suffer
from, and the factory center console houses a chrome T-handle
shifter that practically taunts the driver to hammer down the gas
and cycle through the gears quickly. All the original gauges remain
in great shape, as does the 3-spoke steering wheel, further proof
that someone cherished this car from day one even before it was
restored. The options list isn't very long but you do get the best
one of all - factory A/C - and it's fully functional, just like the
original AM/FM stereo that's remarkably still in the dash.
Color-matched removable T-Tops instantly transform this Stingray
into an open-air cruiser, and although no Corvette ever made has
plentiful storage space, you do get a chrome luggage rack out back,
making it the kind of car you can drive cross-country with all your
bags in tow.
The engine is date-code correct and believed to be the original
ZQ-3 350/200HP V8, which was the base engine in 1972. Nevertheless,
it makes an impressive amount of torque and moves the Corvette with
enough potency that most cars are still advised to leave it alone.
The factory-style engine bay shows signs of loving care throughout
its life with lots of maintenance throughout, including bright
Chevy Orange paint on the engine and original valve covers, along
with a chrome air cleaner up top. The original 4-speed manual
transmission still shifts power to the F41 7-Leaf Spring set-up out
back, and a newer stainless dual exhaust system was installed not
too long ago and sounds great. It's not overly detailed underneath,
but it's in excellent driving condition with evidence of clean
living everywhere you look. Classic Rally wheels look awesome as
always and ride on a set of 235/60/15 front and 245/60/15 rear
Cooper Cobra white-letter 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!
