This absolutely stunning 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible will take your breath away and is definitely "PURE MUSCLE". I call it "Beauty and the Beast" all wrapped into one. Equipped with matching # 350 V-8, built and documented to high performance specs. Balanced 383 rotating assembly, Brodix polished and ported aluminum heads, hydraulic roller cam, roller rocker arms, Demon carburetor, MSD Pro billet distributer, Super Comp ceramic coated Hooker Headers, March serpentine pulley system, and more. Dyno Tuned (documented) to 420HP to the rear wheel, producing 500HP at the fly wheel. The original GM Saginaw 4 speed was replaced with a new auto gear M-22 rock crusher 4 speed. The factory correct reverse lock out linkage was take maintained, and is married up to a Hurst competition shifter. Eaton Positraction was added to the original differential with Richmond 3:73 gears. A balanced aluminum performance drive shaft was installed, along with a Hayes competition clutch. The brakes were upgraded to 4 wheel power Disc with cross drilled and slotted rotors, and stainless steel brake and fuel lines. The steering box was upgraded to a close ratio 2.5 turn lock to lock power steering box, along with Moog performance steering components. The suspension is firm and responsive and was upgraded to a complete front and rear Hodgkins system which includes Heavy springs, Bilstien gas shocks, front and rear sway and traction bars. Factory equipped with power top, full gauge package including factory tachometer, clock, AM-FM radio, remote mirror, and console. Beautifully finished in the original color code #26 Mulsanne Blue. The upholstery is 1972 Chevelle white by Legends interiors. The original 72 Chevelle SS rims were retained, sitting on Goodyear Polyglas GT F60-15 tires including the spare. The fit and finish and overall quality of this car is second to none. Every aspect and component of this car performs flawlessly. Driving this fine automobile is truly an exhilarating experience, that will take your breath away. This car was built for, and previously owned by, the first U.S. Navy Commanding Officer of SEAL Team 17, which was commissioned August 2008 in Coronado, CA.
