Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Coupe
The storied Chevelle is one of those timeless designs that looks
good no matter how it's built. Stock, modified, race, pro-touring,
whatever; the clean lines and balanced stance on these tough
classics create a confident swagger that's universally admired.
That means, if you're looking to ride in style, you really can't go
wrong with a Chevrolet A-Body. And when you factor in this ride's
big block drivetrain, tastefully restored interior and first rate,
all-American sheet metal, you get the picturesque profile of an
incredible muscle car!
For consignment a beautifully worked 1972, (Writer's opinion: BEST
YEAR!), of the Chevrolet Chevelle. Consigner states 2,455 miles
since the completed rebuild, and the list is extensive. So not
unlike the end of a gripping Dateline Mystery, you'll have to read
ahead to take in all the goodies that this car offers up. I'll tell
you it's bathed in Sequoia Green!
Exterior
Utilizing all NOS parts like new front fenders, new front headlight
extensions, a new cowl hood, hood pins and a cowl induction hood,
this car was stripped down to bare metal, any faults remediated,
then bathed in a beautiful respray of Sequoia Green. The top was a
green vinyl originally; however it did not look the part so was not
replaced, and now just painted. Wide white stripes are racing
rearward from the front grille and continue through the trunk lid.
A single headlight flanks a horizontal egg crate front grille which
is near perfection with its SS badge and Chevelle badge mounted to
the grille. Below a near perfect shiny chromed bumper frames the
bottom of the front of this car. On the sides is Sequoia Green
abounding save for the wheel well trimmings and an SS badge on the
front quarter. 15-inch tires sport 5 spoke wheels are in a satin
charcoal color with a chromed trim ring on the outside. Raised
white letter rubber is wrapping these wheels very nicely. On the
back, another shiny like new chrome bumper houses the round
taillights, and this bumper is flush with the bodywork. Just below
the rear roll pan we see dual exhaust peeking out from underneath.
A shout to the B pillar which rolls gracefully from the roof to the
trunk lid and carves out a beautiful line while doing so.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we can see the bowtie coming through on
the door panels. There is a central panel with dark green tuck and
roll vertical ribs, which is delineated by a shiny trimming with
smooth green vinyl on the outers and sill. A like new armrest,
actuator and window crank are seen, a small SS badge and side view
mirror joystick. Moving inside I'm all green with envy as more
green vinyl covers the beautifully preserved Strato front buckets
with integrated headrests. In back a bench seat with the same
pattern and of the same condition as the front seats can
accommodate 3 people comfortably. A futuristic console with a green
glove box next to the seats turns to an aluminum panel for the
futuristic aircraft styled 2 bar shift lever. Up front a clean all
original dash wrapped in green vinyl all padded and nice has a
black panel insert for the instrument cluster. Here we see a trio
of large round gauges for the fuel speedometer and clock to drivers
right, along with some extra rounded inset warning lights, a few
pulls and other levers. Fronting this is the original comfort tilt
steering column and wheel which is also in pristine condition.
Green carpeting floods the floors and is excellent, as is the
headliner above which is also green. A shout to the trunk which has
also been completely restored with textured speckled trunk spray, a
gray vinyl mat and we see a sticker, tire and jack mounted on the
passenger's side.
Drivetrain
A lift of the striped hood, and there is going to be some WOW
factor coming up! Here we see an orange/red painted block, valve
covers and intake manifold looking much like new. We are staring at
a completely rebuilt 402ci V8. Consignor stated original engine and
transmission. All else is original like the 4-barrel carburetor on
top, and the intake manifold. A 3-speed automatic transmission,
(TH400), is on back. On the rear is a 12-bolt 3.31 posi rear
axle.
Undercarriage
Just like the top side, it's just beautifully done with no rust,
nice black paint, and a new gas tank, exhaust system, shocks and
the sport suspension option from the factory. Independent coil
springs are upfront and in back a 4 link with coil springs is seen.
Power disc brakes are up front, and power drum brakes for the back.
Even the bottom end of the engine and transmission are drip free
and all buttoned up!
Drive-Ability
Our decoder/muscle car expert took this skate for a ride and he
reported it's a goer. Smooth idle, nice acceleration, good power,
brakes are solid as is suspension and steering and based on the
visual check of the undercarriage, we would expect nothing
less!
A very nice build using all original parts and what needed replaced
emphasis on NOS, where extra money was spent to do this. A very
nice example now is the green meanie gracing our hallowed
halls.
VIN DECODE
1D37U2B679990
1-Chevrolet
D-Malibu
37-2 Door Sport Coupe
U-402ci V8 4bbl 240hp
2-1972
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
679990-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 72 13637-1972 Malibu 2 Door Sport Coupe
BDY B708513-Baltimore Body #
TR 713 A51-Dark Green Vinyl Buckets
PNT 48 G-Sequoia Green, Green Vinyl Top
06B-2nd Week June Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.