For Sale: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette in Paradise Valley, Arizona

This mechanically-refurbished 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe is powered by a newer 350ci small-block V8 connected to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Pearl White over a leather interior, this C3 Corvette is now offered with a shop manual, an owner’s manual, service records, a car cover, and a clear title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Over $29,000 invested in repairs and upgrades
• Recently reupholstered and RetroSound audio system
• Power steering and power brakes
• Power Windows
• Flowmaster exhaust system

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Arizona

EXTERIOR

• Pearl White paint
• Vented fenders
• Chrome side mirrors
• Removable roof panels
• Removable rear window
• Retractable headlamps

Updates

• Repainted from Ontario Orange Firemist (code 987) about 15 years ago according to seller

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 15-inch Weld Racing aluminum wheels
• 235/50 Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires
  • Front tires less than one year old
  • Rear tires are approximately ten years old but reportedly still in good condition. 

INTERIOR

• Saddle leather upholstery
  • Backrest embroidery
• Power steering
• Newer black carpeting
• Power windows
• Center console
• Woodgrain trim
• Floor mats
• Factory air conditioning car originally
  • Not operational
  • Missing compressor and belt
  • Non-functioning heater
• RetroSound Push-button radio
  • Bluetooth controlled hard-wired auxiliary input
  • Kicker rear deck speakers

Updates

• Original black vinyl seats updated to brown leather 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Coolant temperature
  • Oil pressure (inoperative)
  • Voltage (inoperative)
  • Fuel level
• Odometer shows 46,700miles
  • True mileage unknown
  • Fewerthan 500 miles on replacement engine

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 350ci small-block V8 less than 500 miles
  • Replacement engine
    • Bored 0.30 over
    • Electronic ignition
    • Installed May 2024

Transmission

•  Three-speed automatic transmission 

Service History Highlights:

• Components replaced in the last three years:
  • Carburetor
  • Fuel pump, lines, and tank
  • Water pump
  • Radiator
  • Hoses
  • Brake booster
• Transmission pan gasket and filter replaced in 2023

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Flowmaster dual exhaust system
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Power brakes

Service History Highlights:

• Brake booster replaced in 2024
• Brake components replaced by previous owner:
  • Rotors
  • Calipers
  • Pads
  • Master cylinder
• Front-end alignment 
• Power steering pump replacement

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Small scratch on the hood
• Minor imperfections consistent with an older restoration
• Passenger side headlight needs help to retract
• Inoperative windshield wipers
• Inoperative heater and air conditioning
• Inoperative oil pressure and voltage gauges
• Coolant temperature gauge reads low
• Speedometer reads fast

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Owner’s manual
• Shop manuals
• Assembly instruction manual
• Service records
• Car cover