Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Camaro Hardtop
"We've learned a lot from Corvette. Here it is. Chevrolet has been
building the Corvette for 19 years now. And it's still the only two
seat production sports car made in this country. Over the years,
we've learned about axle control, springing, weight distribution,
aerodynamics, braking, and a lot more from the Corvette. And when
we first brought out the Camaro five years ago, we put all that
Corvette learning into its design and engineering." From the 1972
Camaro dealer brochure
For consignment, a 1972 Chevrolet Camaro hardtop, showing 89,383
miles, but the true miles are unknown. All Camaros were sport
coupes and this one was born with a 350ci 2-barrel V8. But today,
it's all grown up with a 396ci big block with a 4-barrel carburetor
and some SS goodies that are old school cool. Let's get into
it.
Exterior
Two stage Hugger Orange covers this F-body and that alone would be
cool enough, but it's got SS stripes that start on the nose, engulf
the cowl hood, skip the roof, (appropriately), then track down over
the decklid and onto the spoiler, and it's awesome. While we're
back here let's take in those epic quad tail lights, so muscular
and streaking into the night like afterburners. Below the chrome
bumper exists a pair of widespread tailpipes and if this isn't the
best angle of the car, it's in the top three! Also in the running
is the front, a split bumper portrait with gaping center eggcrate
grille and an SS chin spoiler down below. Old school meets new
school with 17-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels
wrapped in 45 series orange painted line tires. This thing is like
a full sized Hot Wheels car! SS 396 is affixed to the fenders and
that's in tribute for this faithful dedication. Imperfections
include bubbling in numerous spots, especially down low.
Interior
Black vinyl and plastic doorpanels greet us without fanfare, these
are generally basic and clean. Cloth seats with vinyl borders show
some patina, especially the driver's seat where a tear is observed
on the upper part. In the back, the 2+2 seats are clean and intact
and the front passenger seat is in fine condition. Our 4 spoke
steering wheel is missing the horn button and shares the column
with a Sunpro tachometer that fronts the typical sporty Camaro
instrument cluster based in hard plastic, textured panels. For
tunes, we have an AM/FM/Cassette radio, so dig out that box of
cassettes we know you have! A triple gauge is below the radio and
informs the driver on water, oil, and amps. A mean looking, black
knobbed Hurst shifter rises from the center console, also
surrounded in textured plastic and our floor is covered in black
loop carpet and Chevy rubber mats and it's where we note and
celebrate three pedals, and the left two are missing their rubber
foot pad. Up top, seatbelts are strapped to the ceiling where we
find the black headliner in good condition and a trunk liner sits
cleanly in the trunk under a spare tire.
Drivetrain
Clean and ready for show and go, the 396ci V8 sits proudly in the
bay, topped by a 4-barrel carburetor, shedding exhaust through
headers, and tied to a T5 5-speed manual transmission sending the
spin back to the 10 bolt rear end. And bonus! Power disc brakes
have been placed at all four wheels!
Undercarriage
Very clean underneath with just hints of surface rust and no oil
present! The dual exhaust intersect a pair of FlowMaster mufflers
and then exit out back through those polished bevel cut tips. A
chrome differential cover is not only old school but adds some
bling for those you pass to admire. Suspension includes coil
springs in front and leaf springs with traction bars in back.
Drive-Ability
There's no flying under the radar in a Hugger Orange Camaro with
wide black stripes, polished wheels and dual exhaust, but we'll do
our best. Especially because we stay on the mall property and by
now, the neighbors know what to expect, they've seen it all! The
396 powers ahead providing gobs of power and the modern tires
provide great traction, tracking, and response to the application
of brakes. Other than the horn not being present and available, all
other functions in the car work and help transport us back to our
high school days when the cool kids drove cars like this. 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.
Split bumper, SS chin spoiler, rear spoiler, "racing" stripes. Fun
stick and three pedals! Not much not to like about this car and
there's an entire generation of car people watching the market for
a car like this to appear. This is absolutely another "Lester from
American Beauty" moment. "It's a 1972 Camaro 396, the car I've
always wanted, and now I have it. I rule!" Fist in the air. Other
hand dialing the phone 888-227-0914.
1Q87H2N166355
1-Chevrolet
Q-Camaro
87-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
H-350ci L65 2bbl V8
2-1972
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
166355-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 72 12487-1972 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY N2323068-Sequential Unit Number
TR 755-Black Standard Vinyl Buckets
PNT 65 65-Flame Orange
03E-5th Week March
A51-Bucket Seats
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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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
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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