1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Matching Numbers 350 V8, Pewter
Silver, T-Tops Why This Car Is Special The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Stingray occupies a specific and well-understood place in C3
history. It was the last model year before federally mandated
bumper standards began to reshape the cars appearance, and the last
year Chevrolet used the traditional gross horsepower rating system
before switching to the lower net figures in 1973. That context
matters to collectors, because the 1972 Corvette is widely regarded
as one of the cleaner, less-compromised examples of the C3
generation. Chevrolet built 20,496 Corvettes for the 1972 model
year, split between coupes and convertibles. This is a coupe, and
it carries the original 350 cubic inch small block V8 rated at 200
horsepower a number that reflects the new SAE net rating standard
Chevrolet began using that year, not a reduction in actual output.
The engine is numbers-matching, meaning the suffix code on the
block corresponds to the correct 1972 Corvette application. For
buyers who care about authenticity and long-term value, that is a
significant detail. The exterior is Pewter Silver a color that
reads differently in different light, moving from a warm gray to
something closer to a metallic taupe depending on the angle. It
pairs well with the blue interior and gives this particular car a
subtle, understated presence compared to the brighter colors the
Corvette was also available in that year. The VIN on this car
decodes to confirm it was built at the St. Louis assembly plant,
which was the only facility producing Corvettes at the time. The K
in the engine position of the VIN confirms the 350/200hp
LT-1-adjacent base small block application with automatic
transmission, consistent with the TH400 documented on this car.
Features List - Matching numbers 350ci 200hp V8 - Turbo-Hydramatic
TH400 3-speed automatic transmission - Removable T-tops -
Four-wheel disc brakes - Power steering - Power brakes - Air
conditioning - Dual exhaust - Factory gauges (fuel, water temp, oil
pressure, battery, clock) - 4-barrel carburetor - AM/FM radio -
Bucket seats - Center console - Rally wheels - BFGoodrich Radial
T/A tires - Clean undercarriage Mechanical The 350 cubic inch V8
under this hood is the cars original engine, and it is wearing its
correct Corvette-spec red valve covers and chrome air cleaner lid.
The 4-barrel carburetor feeds through a single round chrome air
cleaner a period-correct presentation that judges and
detail-oriented buyers will recognize immediately. The engine bay
retains factory-correct components including the original emissions
sticker and the Delcotron alternator typical of 1972 production.
The TH400 Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic was a well-regarded
transmission in its day and remains a durable, proven unit. It was
a popular choice among buyers who wanted the Corvette experience
without the effort of a manual and it was not a decontented option.
The TH400 was used across GMs performance lineup and is known for
handling power reliably. The console shifter operates through a
gate, and the indicator panel is visible and intact in the photos.
Four-wheel disc brakes were standard on every 1972 Corvette, one of
the features that set the car apart from virtually every other
American production vehicle of the era. Power-assisted braking and
power steering were both optioned on this car, making it a
comfortable driver rather than a track-day weapon. The
undercarriage photographs show a clean, well-preserved floor pan
with no visible rust, solid exhaust routing, and suspension
components that appear unmolested. The independent rear suspension
a Corvette hallmark since 1963 is clearly visible and shows no
signs of damage or major repair. BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, a
classic and appropriate choice for a car of this vintage, are
fitted at all four corners. Interior The blue vinyl interior on
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