Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS396
1972 represented a fairly substantial year in the Camaro world.
With impending emission and safety regulations looming, not to
mention a rise in gas prices, discussion of the F-body being on the
chopping block was circulating. With morale low and a future
unknown, 1972 would be the last year for the SS model, speedometers
would be reduced from 150 to 130, and the partnership with Hurst
shifters would end.
For consignment, a 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS396, a true LS3 U code
car that is one of just 970 produced in 1972. This one has been
fitted with a Holley Sniper EFI system, an M22 Rock Crusher
transmission, and some other performance enhancements. As we write
this, the Camaro Nationals is a few weeks away from taking place
here at Classic Auto Mall, so if you have interest in this car, do
not hesitate to contact a Car Specialist before 1,000 Camaro
enthusiasts descend on the mall.
Exterior
Looking at the 1972 Camaro sales brochure, Mojave Gold was used for
the SS press car and that's what we have on this car, this one
featuring a cowl hood, solid bumper, and an SS emblem on the grille
that became coarser in 1972. A three piece sharply angled rear
spoiler was standard on the SS and so was dual exhaust which we see
represented by straight tailpipes under the rear valance.
Contrasting black paint fills the rear fascia around the ultra cool
quad taillights and license plate cutout. The smooth profile is
uninterrupted by side molding but does wear an SS396 fender badge.
15-inch SS Sport wheels are wrapped in staggered size tires for an
extra muscular stance. Chrome and polished metal elements of the
car are in great shape and so is the paint with the exception of
some small areas of bondo repair and paint drips. Most panel gaps
are good with a few that are less than perfect.
Interior
This car now sports a black interior that starts with clean and
unmarred plastic and vinyl door panels with an armrest between two
storage pockets. Tall sport bucket seats in a stitch patterned and
buttoned design are firmly shaped and showing no wear and the back
2+2 seats repeat the pattern and condition. A standard steering
wheel features an SS emblem and leads to the dashboard that's
fronted by the Holley Sniper screen. Behind that screen are the six
standard gauges including a tachometer in a textured plastic dash
panel. Climate controls are to the left and show a bit of patina
and in center is an AM radio looking very period at a time when
even rock stations were on AM. In the center console emerges the
shifter and more molded plastic construction leading to a storage
bin between the seats. Loop carpet in black covers the floor with a
set of SS carpeted mats on top and the glossy vinyl headliner is in
fine condition. The trunk is covered with a plaid vinyl mat.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a very clean and very large 402ci motor date
coded to 1971 and topped by a Holley Sniper EFI system, all backed
by a 1970 vintage Muncie M22 4-speed manual transmission that sends
the horsepower to the rear 10 bolt with 2.56 gears. Power brakes
are supplied with discs in front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean with driver quality conditions underneath with
surface rust coating the driveshaft, headers, and other parts. It's
not dirty and there are no oil leaks visible, only some residual
oil on the oil pan. The dual exhaust encounters a pair of
Flowmaster mufflers and then exits out back. Suspension consists of
coil springs up front and mono leaf springs with CalTrac bars out
back.
Drive-Ability
No need to pump the gas here as the EFI system delivers fuel with
the turn of the key and the info screen lights up like a Christmas
tree. The 402 roars to life and we roll this gold F-body onto the
loop where we find power on tap and a sure footed ride in a
comfortable cabin. Most items work as intended with the exception
of the horn, the reverse lights, the speedometer, and the odometer.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Even with the modifications, this is still one of 970 1972 Camaro
SS396 cars. Options for buyers may include leaving it as is and
enjoying the electronic Holley system for reliable starts and fuel
management or seek out a 1972 era 396 and reconfigure things to
stock specifications. Either way, you'll have a rare car, a good
runner, and an attractive F-body with which to enjoy the open
road!
1Q87U2N165237
1-Chevrolet
Q-Camaro
87-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
U-396ci 4bbl 240hp LS3 V8
2-1972
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
165237-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 72 12387-1972 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY N2317142-Norwood Body #
TR 778-Tan Standard Vinyl Buckets
PNT 63 63-Mohave Gold
03D-4th Week March
A51-Bucket Seats
Z27-Super Sport Package
LS3-396ci 240hp Turbofire V8, SS
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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person.
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