Vehicle Description
*1972 Chevrolet Corvette Targa Top*Since the Corvettes introduction
in 1953, it has always been an attractive car that was frequently
inspired by its competition from Europe and America. But when
Chevrolet first showed the Mako Shark II concept in 1965, it looked
like nothing else on the road and created a stir among car
enthusiasts around the country. As the C2 Sting Ray was phased out
at the end of 1967, Chevrolet readied the production version of the
Mako Shark II for production- now known as the C3 Stingray. With
its shapely pontoon fenders and Coke-Bottle curves, the C3 Corvette
was an immediate success that was an instant hit. Offered as both a
coupe with removable T-Tops and rear window, or a cloth folding
soft top, Chevrolet gave customers tremendous levels of
customization for their new cars, meaning that whether you were
looking for a cruiser or a track car, there was a Corvette for
you.This C3 Stingray is a 1972 model- making it one of the most
coveted as it was the final year before the beautiful chrome
bumpers were traded out for body color plastic. Finished in the
very period-correct color of Ontario Orange, this Corvette coupe is
a fantastic driver that will make you feel transported back to the
1970s as soon as you slide behind the wheel. In addition to the
chrome bumpers, this car is fitted with a pair of massive chrome
side-exit exhaust which both give the car a fantastic burble and
really add to the period look of this Stingray. Rally Wheels with
large sidewall tires are fitted at all 4 corners and are really the
only wheels to have on a Corvette of this vintage. One interesting
thing about the C3 Corvette is that the area behind the seats is
open and can be used as a trunk-but there is no trunk lid to open
from the outside. To offer some greater flexibility in period,
owners fitted luggage racks like the one seen on this car, to hold
larger items that you couldn't fit between the seats.The interior
of the C3 Corvette is a fantastic combination of comfort and sport,
and is absolutely a place you could happily do a lot of miles. In
this example, the pair of high back bucket seats are upholstered in
leather and the famous 3-spoke teak wood Corvette steering wheel is
sitting just in front of you. This car has been upgraded with a
full suite of digital gauges, with not just the speedometer and
tachometer switched over, but also all of the auxiliary gauges in
the center stack. Additionally, an upgraded head unit has been
installed that looks factory original but features a digital
readout and modern capabilities.Powering this Corvette is
Chevrolet's legendary 350ci V8- a notoriously reliable powerhouse,
this engine was the go-to choice for the enthusiast who wanted to
use their Corvette every day. What is so great about this engine is
that parts are extremely plentiful and you can take it in any
direction you want- some mild performance modifications bring great
results but if time and money allow, it can be turned into a fire
breathing race motor too. Backing up this engine is a 3-speed Turbo
Hydramatic automatic gearbox. 1972 was the first year that the
automatic became the more popular choice than the manual for
Corvettes, with 54% of cars that year fitted with two pedals.There
is no doubt that the 1968-1972 Corvette Stingray is one of the most
beautiful designs to ever come out of America- and is in the
running for one of the best looking cars of all time. This is a
fantastic opportunity to get into a great looking example for
reasonable money, that you can enjoy for years to come. Every time
you open your garage, you will be excited to see this stunning
shape looking back at you!*Key Features* * 350ci V8 * 3-Speed
Automatic Gearbox * 4-Wheel Disc Brakes * Targa Tops and Removable
Rear Window * Rallye Wheels * Side Exhaust * Upgraded Stereo *
Digital GaugesFor more information on this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
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