Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The year was 1971 and the EPA was running amuck slapping catalytic
converters on cars and forcing automakers to drop horsepower
ratings to increase mpg and decrease emissions. This strangulation
saw the base-level Corvette drop to 250 horsepower and its highest
output dropped from 460 ponies to 425, and the squeeze was on. The
1972 switch to SAE net horsepower, (at the rear wheels), officially
locked the Corvette into one of its darkest eras. Much like the
extinction of the dinosaurs, the muscle car was slowly and
methodically eliminated. We can only assume that the Corvette
survived this mass extinction based on its name alone.
For consignment a frame ON restored 1971 Stingray "Sugar Scoop"
version of the classic Corvette. Almost showroom looking with only
29K original miles. Very nice and straight immaculate fiberglass
and chrome, this car will have you reaching out in a Bryar
Blue.
Exterior
Bryar Blue adorns the exterior and presents in good condition.
Badging is correct, and chrome appears in good condition as well.
In lieu of side pipes, we note stainless rocker covers which add
some brightness to the bottom of this car. The egg crate covering
on the air intake on the front fender has a Stingray badge above it
and is shining brightly. A rear chromed luggage rack is seen on the
trunk deck, and this car sports a white canvas convertible top with
a plastic rear window. This top is easily folded down for some sun
in your face and wind in your hair driving. Chevrolet rally wheels,
and deep-dish rings are wrapped by BFGoodrich tires on all 4
corners.
Interior
Two very well-preserved condition black vinyl buckets sit within a
sea of black carpeting, which has two "Corvette" logo
rubber/carpeted inset floor mats. The center console and ascending
panel which works its way to the dash houses several gauges, the
shift lever, thumb wheels for temperature control and an
aftermarket AM/FM Corvette logoed radio. Just a few missing chips
of paint are seen here, but otherwise extremely clean. An armrest
which doubles as a storage compartment fits snugly between the
buckets. The dash is showroom with its deep inset round gauges and
lights. Storage room is taken up by the convertible top when it is
in the down position, but we have a luggage rack for the big
stuff.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 350ci V8 which does indeed have the correct
size and font VIN stamping on its engine pad. On the back is a
TH400 3-speed automatic which is numbers matching and a 3.36 Posi
rear axle. All under this hood presents nicely with orange painted
valve covers and a shiny factory style air cleaner cover.
Undercarriage
Independent SLA coil spring suspension is on the front while an
independent rear suspension with a transverse leaf spring is noted.
Power disc brakes are all the way around along with power steering
as an added bonus. A shout out to the dual exhaust with stock style
mufflers that is in very nice condition.
Drivability
I threw the top down with the assistance of my crack decoder and we
were off like a prom dress. This EPA restricted Vette still has all
the parance (sic) of the earlier C3's and this writer's seat of the
pants meter gave a reading of "great acceleration, great handling
and tons of fun". All functions on this car are working.
The final year for the fully chrome bumper C3 Vette and the first
year of the malaise era of American performance. Those in the know
realize that while horsepower was down the biggest crunch to the
numbers was the gross to net ratings. This car will stand out from
the crowd and be the talk of the neighborhood.
VIN DECODE
1Z67K2S501485
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
67-Convertible
K-350ci V8 4bbl 200hp
2-1972
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
501485-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
B01-September 1st 1971
TRIM 400-Black Vinyl
PAINT 945-Bryar Blue
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.