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 numbers
matching 1972 Corvette Stingray Convertible in fantastic condition
with only 87,625 original miles. The Sunflower Yellow (912) over
Saddle Vinyl (417) color combination is highly desirable, truly
striking, and looks great on this Corvette shark body style.
Importantly, this is also the correct and original color scheme as
verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this
ad. This car is absolutely loaded with great options such as power
steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, and tilt/telescopic
steering column.
We have personally driven this Stingray about 20 miles. During that
time that the car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a
true pleasure to drive. The car comes with a wealth of receipts for
maintenance and repairs dating back to the 1990's. The receipts
total over $4,000 so the car has been well maintained over the
years.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine and transmission that are in car are
the correct and original units that were installed in the car at
the factory in St. Louis in January of 1972. Even detailed items
such as the carburetor, exhaust manifolds, alternator, starter, and
even all four rims are date coded, correct, and original. The last
six digits of the VIN, 511836, are stamped on the engine pad, which
is 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
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable classic Corvette Stingray
Convertible at an unbeatable value. 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 low mileage is
verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear
Ohio title, which is also pictured in this ad. Please peruse all of
the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information below 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 Sunflower Yellow (912) exterior is in nice driver condition. As
one can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth
finish, and deep shine. The original rally wheels and center caps
are in great condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash.
The raised white letter tires are literally brand new with less
than ten miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The soft
top is in good condition overall. There are no major blemishes that
have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some
touch ups, small cracks, orange peel, a chip in the windshield
visible in the photos and some other tiny imperfections around car
that were too faint to show up in pictures, but nothing that is
really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This Stingray
has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the
underside this car is very clean underneath. The frame is solid
with no rust around the "key hole" area on the frame 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 most of the glass on this Stingray is date coded
and original, predating the car's body build date of the January
19, 1972 (F19). Original glass is a good indication that this car
has no major accident history.
Interior
The Saddle Vinyl (417) interior of the Corvette is in great
condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are
clear. The dash and console are in excellent shape with no cracks,
fading, or sun damage. The carpet is in great condition with no
rips, holes, or major stains. The seats look just as good in person
as they do in the photos with a small spot of wear in the typical
spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out and some other
signs of age here and there. The car still has its original radio
that gets good reception. Most importantly, the dash has never been
cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. Both seat belts
work and retract properly. This is a very common issue on C3
Corvettes, especially with the 1972 model year as it was the first
Corvette to have retractable belts, and an item many buyers do not
think to check. The jack and jack handle are still with the car,
stored correctly in the storage compartment behind the passenger
seat. The spare is also still with the car. 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 low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As
stated above I have driven the car about 20 miles with no issues.
The original numbers matching engine starts up right away every
time, runs well and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice on
the road and at highway speeds. In the video 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 strange noises or vibrations and the
car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well
throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat.
Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and
correct as one can see in the photos. The original valve covers,
air cleaner, and even the ignition shielding are all still in
place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
dash lights, indicators, horn, and wipers. Both manual vent
controls on the console work, which is a very common problem on C3
Corvettes. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. Even the
key buzzer still works. The entire vacuum system for the headlights
and wiper door works. The headlights and wiper door go up quickly.
Please note that the vacuum system works properly from both the
respective switches on the dash and the override switches under the
steering column. The entire operation from both switches can be
viewed in the video. The wipers work and the door goes up when the
wiper switch is turned on, but one has to be careful and time
turning off the switch so the door does not contact the wiper arms,
or someone could just use the override switch. All of the
gauges...for more information please contact the seller.
