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 completely
numbers matching 1972 Corvette LT1 Stingray Coupe with 71,875
miles. This LT1 is extremely original and correct. There are very
few LT1 Corvettes left that are as untouched as this example. It is
finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of
Ontario Orange (987) over Black Vinyl (400). This is also the
correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the
trim tag pictured in this ad. We have this LT1 Stingray absolutely
priced to sell. It is one the least expensive if not the cheapest
running and driving LT1's on the market at the moment. Beside the
LT1 engine this Corvette has the original and highly prized M21
close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission, verified by the code "B"
stamped on the main case indicating the gear ratio.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is
completely "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission
in the car are the correct and original units that were installed
in the car new at the factory in 1972. Virtually every part we
checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and
appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally
hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that
are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the
distributor, carburetor, alternator, intake, exhaust manifolds, and
even all of the windows are all date coded and original. The last
six digits of the VIN, 526201, are stamped on the engine pad and
pictured in this ad and the engine is original to the car. The
transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN
stamped on the main case and pictured.
This car is verified as an original and authentic LT1 in a number
of ways. First, on the engine pad is stamped "CKY." This suffix
code denotes an LT1 with a manual transmission. The car is also
confirmed as an original and authentic 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 Corvette will always have an
"K" in the fifth digit of the VIN.
We have this car priced to sell, the car obviously could use some
work, but we are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very
desirable LT1 Corvette at an unbeatable value. This Stingray is the
lowest priced numbers matching LT1 Corvettes on the market right
now. 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. This is especially true for rare and
high-performance examples like this LT1. The low original mileage
is also verified by the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad,
showing the mileage as "Actual" Please peruse all of the photos,
video, list of numbers, options, and other information in this ad
to get a true sense of how nice this 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 Ontario Orange (987) exterior looks in person as it does in the
photos. To put it frankly, the paint is worn and weathered. Someone
may want to repaint the car, but cosmetically the car has very
interesting, unique, and rare patina. The original factory bonding
strips still appear to be present and visible on all four fenders,
which is an excellent sign of no accident history. The PO2 deluxe
wheel covers are in nice condition with a brilliant finish and no
major curb rash. The raised white letter tires have plenty of tread
left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. As one can see in the many
photos of the underside of the car it does have rust issues in the
around the "key hole" area of the frame in front of the rear tire.
There are also serious rust issues with the birdcage. In the
interest of full disclosure, we have included many photos of the
underside of car to show how it looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that all of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro
Ventilation" door windows, the windshield, which is cracked, and
even the pop-out rear window are all date coded and original as
each piece predates the car's body build date of July 13, 1972
(L13). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no
major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Black Vinyl (400) interior of the Corvette is completely
original and showing its age. The gauge faces are clean and crisp
and the lenses are clear. The dash is in great condition with no
cracks, fading, or sun damage. The seats are in decent condition
with some wear in the typical area on the bolster where the driver
gets in and out and the typical dry foam found with original seats
on early C3's. The carpet has some holes and tears. The door panels
are in good shape overall with a few small cracks. The original
stereo radio does not work, but most importantly the dash has never
been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The seat belt
retractors are stuck. The car does not have a jack or spare. This
Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no
aroma of cigarettes.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The car
drives well and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. In
the video below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway
up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to
stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there
are no vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The
brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other, the
brakes were serviced and gone through by the previous owner. The
shifter is tight and does not pop out of gear. The clutch feels
nice. The car runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the engine
compartment is very correct with the original air cleaner, upper
ignition shielding, and finned aluminum valve covers.
All of the gauges work and even the clock runs; the dash and gauge
lights also work. The blower for the heater works, but only on
high. The wiper door is stuck open. The previous owner said he did
not want to take the mechanism off the car as it has never been
removed and the factory sealing material is still present at the
mounting points in the firewall. There are close up photos of this
area in this ad. The headlights do not raise. The car still has all
four "T-3" headlamps, but two are burned out. The wipers do not
work. The car idles a bit high. The horn does not work. This
Corvette is obviously a project, we have tried to disclose
everything, but it is difficult to cover every single detail and
there may be something we missed so we would encourage any
perspective buyer to look at the car in person if possible to get a
true sense of the overall condition. We have driven this car about
ten miles and in that time it ran and drove well, but it may need
additional service or some main...for more information please
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