Vehicle Description
You're looking at a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LS5 454 with just
21,000 original miles, documented on the title and backed by
extensive original paperwork including the dealer invoice,
Protect-O-Plate, and original Illinois title. This is a
numbers-matching, chrome bumper, big-block 4-speed car in its
factory-correct colors - War Bonnet Yellow (Paint 989) over Black
Vinyl (Trim 400) - with serious collector-grade integrity.
Factory equipment includes:
LS5 454ci V8 - numbers matching
M21 Close-Ratio 4-speed - code P2E01B
3.36 Positraction Rear - "Performance Axle Ratio" noted on
invoice
AM/FM Pushbutton Radio (RPO U79)
Emissions decal, correct-style hardware, original air cleaner,
etc.
Original dealer invoice, Protect-O-Plate, original title, and
service binder
The exterior was repainted in its original War Bonnet Yellow some
years ago and still shows well overall, with minor age-related
flaws like a few touched-up chips and light marks around panel
edges. There's also a light buffing haze visible on the
passenger-side fender - not through to primer, but enough to notice
under close inspection. One characteristic commonly seen on
original-bodied 1972 Corvettes is visible here as well - subtle
"print-through" of the rivet points along the nose where it
attaches to the front clip. This is typical of unrestored or
lightly refinished cars from this era and often signals that
original fiberglass and bonding strips are still intact.
Chrome bumpers are in excellent shape, trim is clean and straight,
and the car maintains a correct and authentic look throughout.
Under the hood, the numbers-matching LS5 is clean and very stock in
appearance, with GM hoses, factory-style clamps, and original-style
components. The emissions decal is still present on the fan shroud,
and the engine pad matches the VIN.
Inside, the Black vinyl interior is in exceptional shape for its
age. The dash, carpet, door panels, and seat covers are all
well-preserved, and everything functions as it should. The factory
AM/FM radio is still in place, and the 4-speed M21 shifts smoothly
through the gears.
The car drives confidently with strong brakes, a tight clutch, and
great throttle response from the 454. It's an honest, low-mileage
big-block C3 with top-shelf documentation and minimal
modification.
This Corvette comes with:
Title-confirmed 21,000 miles
Original dealer invoice
Protect-O-Plate
Original Illinois title
Service and ownership binder
1972 marked the final year of both front and rear chrome bumpers,
the removable rear window, and the vacuum wiper door - making it
one of the most desirable years of the C3 generation. LS5 454 cars
with documentation, numbers-matching drivetrains, and low miles are
increasingly hard to find - especially with this kind of
provenance. This is a genuine opportunity for collectors, NCRS
enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a real-deal big block chrome-bumper
Corvette with the paperwork to back it up.
