For Sale: 1972 Pontiac Ventura in Portland, Oregon

This 1972 Pontiac Ventura II is the ultimate sleeper, combining classic muscle car styling with serious performance. Finished in Omni Base black paint with PPG Concept clear, the car features a complete rotisserie restoration with original components restored to factory appearance. Its understated exterior retains the stock look, including OEM-style steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps, while hiding a high-performance drivetrain capable of 10-second quarter-mile times.

Power comes from an 800-horsepower Nickey Performance Stage II LSA engine producing 850 ft-lbs of torque and 675 rear-wheel horsepower. The engine is managed by a Holley Terminator X system with advanced safety features and supported by an upgraded fuel system, Be-Cool aluminum racing radiator with dual electric fans, heat exchanger, catch can, and custom stainless cold air intake. Stainless long-tube headers feed a 3-inch stainless exhaust system with street-friendly mufflers.

The engine is backed by an SFI-certified Powerglide transmission with a 4,700-rpm stall converter, Derale transmission cooler with fan, and TCI Outlaw shifter. An upgraded racing driveshaft with heavy-duty U-joints and a safety loop transfers power to the original 10-bolt rear end, upgraded with forged Moser 30-spline axles, a Detroit Locker, 3.73 gears, and a reinforced differential cover.

The chassis features QA1 adjustable shocks, a CalTracs traction system, and subframe connectors for added strength and improved traction. The suspension is tuned to plant the rear tires with minimal front-end lift at launch. Front disc brakes and original-style rear drum brakes provide stopping power, while Mickey Thompson tires measure 26x6R15LT up front and 225/60R15 in the rear.

Inside, the Ventura retains its stock bench seat with OEM-replica seat covers, complemented by a six-point roll bar and five-point harnesses wrapped in stitched vinyl to match the interior in keeping with its performance-focused build.

With its factory-inspired appearance and extensively upgraded powertrain, this 1972 Pontiac Ventura II delivers serious drag-strip capability without advertising its performance. It is a purpose-built sleeper that combines vintage Pontiac styling with modern forced-induction V8 power and carefully selected racing components.