Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful 1972
LT1 Corvette Stingray Convertible in fantastic condition with both
the soft-top and auxiliary hardtop and only 37,740 original miles.
This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust
issues. It is finished in the rare and beautiful color combination
of Steel Cities Grey (988) over Black Leather (404). This stunning
color combination is one of the most highly desirable, truly
striking, and looks great on this Corvette shark body style. This
is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the
codes on the trim tag.
We have this LT1 Stingray convertible absolutely priced to sell. It
is one the least expensive if not the cheapest LT1 convertibles on
the market at the moment. Beside the LT1 engine this Corvette is
loaded with highly prized options such as the M21 close-ratio
4-speed manual transmission, factory "custom" interior trim with
leather seats and woodgrain accents, power brake, power steering,
tilt/telescopic steering column, and the auxiliary hardtop.
This car is verified as an authentic and original LT1. The car is
confirmed as LT1 by the fifth digit of the VIN. In 1972 only the
LT1 Corvettes with have an "L" in this spot like this car does, a
base motor Corvettes will always have an "K" in the fifth digit of
the VIN. The transmission is original and numbers matching. The
last six digits of the VIN, 513731, are stamped on the main case of
the transmission and the transmission is original. While the engine
pad is blank, the engine block has a 3970010 casting number, which
is the correct casting number correct for a 1972 LT1 Corvette.
Additionally, the engine has an L 8 1 casting date, which is
December 8, 1971. That is only two months prior to the car's build
date, which would put that right in the correct range for an engine
casting date. It appears as if there are some machining marks on
the engine pad, which would indicate that the block has been decked
and the numbers were ground off. With the correct casting date and
the fact that the engine pad is black and appears to have been
machined, it is totally plausible that this is the correct and
original engine that was installed in the car new in 1972. The also
has many other correct components such as the Winters aluminum
intake manifold and exhaust manifolds; even detailed items such as
the alternator and most of the glass.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable LT1 Corvette Stingray
convertible at an unbeatable value. The LT1 engine and convertible
body style draw a huge premium over the standard small block and
coupe body styles, especially with the low miles and having both
tops. The LT1 is even more rare, collectable, and more valuable
than a big block Corvette. One could easily buy this car now and
sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the
market on C3 "chrome bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is
absolutely red hot right now and on the rise. The very low original
mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also
the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage
as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of
numbers, and other information below to get a true sense of how
nice this LT1 Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Exterior
The Steel Cities Grey (988) exterior is in excellent driver
condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling
gloss and deep shine. The original factory bonding strips still
appear to be present on all four fenders, which is an excellent
sign of no accident history. The rally wheels and center caps are
in fantastic condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash.
Please note that this car still has the original 4-clip style
beauty rings, not the cheaper foreign made replacements. The BF
Goodrich raised white letter tires have about 90% tread left. The
chrome looks great as one can see in the photos. The soft top is in
good condition with no rips, holes, or frayed edges. The rear
window is not foggy or yellowed. There are no major blemishes that
have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are a few
tiny imperfections and small bumps in the paint around car that
were too faint to show up in pictures, but nothing else that is
really noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the
many photos of the underside this LT1 is very clean underneath and
has absolutely no rust issues. The frame is totally solid around
the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no
evidence of corrosion around the windshield or "birdcage" area,
which is the most common spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have
included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show
how nice this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro
Ventilation" door windows and even the hardtop window, are all date
coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date
of February 11, 1972 (G11). Original glass is a good indication
that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Black (404) interior of the Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are
clear. The seats are in excellent shape with no holes, split seams,
or excessive wear. There is just a very small amount of wear in the
typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The
carpet is also in great condition with no stains, rips, or holes.
This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The
original radio is still in the car and most importantly the dash
has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The
door panels are in nice shape overall. The dash and console are in
excellent shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The jack and
jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the storage
compartment behind the passenger seat. The spare is still with the
car. Please note that both seat belts work and retract properly.
This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers
do not think to check. This Corvette has never been smoked in;
there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well,
especially for a convertible, and the excellent condition of this
interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention
this car has received throughout its life and another great
verification of the very low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. We have
driven this LT1 about 25 miles since we purchased it. The engine
runs well and idles smooth. The car drives great and feels nice on
the road and at highway speeds. ...for more information please
contact the seller.
