Vehicle Description
If you like orange, then this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is the
convertible you need to own. In addition to being covered in your
favorite color, it's got a strong-running, pro-built 383 stroker
motor, awesome interior, and a big horsepower look, making it a
highly desirable ragtop from the tail end of the muscle car
era.
Hugger Orange isn't this car's original color, but compared to a
lot of the homely hues they were turning out in the early '70s,
it's simply gorgeous. It's deep, shiny, and has just the right
performance look so it really glows when the sun hits it just
right. The finish is recent and very well done, with lots of time
spent on getting the surface right before they started spraying
paint. Given how many odd-colored Chevelles were running around in
1972, this one will stand out just about anywhere with its great
combination and it's going to look this good for years to come.
That hood is a functioning cowl-induction unit, which would
disappear after 1972 and the black SS stripes were painted on so
they look is totally seamless. Nice chrome trim, including the
bumpers and revised 1972 grille, shows well against the bright
orange paint and proper SS badges are in place to finish it
off.
The handsome black bucket seat interior is correct for this car and
it's a fantastic alternative to the more frequently seen white or
tan choices. The seats and door panels are in very good condition,
too nice to be original but not so perfect that they look like you
just took them out of the box, and the console features our
favorite horseshoe shifter. Just about everything you can touch is
new, including the dash pad and carpets. Experts will note that the
dash is Malibu, not Chevelle SS, but that's OK, especially since
they added a set of auxiliary gauges under the dash to monitor the
engine's vitals. The entertainment system has been upgraded with a
JVC AM/FM/CD head unit and new speakers in the usual locations. A
black convertible top with matching black boot looks to be in
almost new condition and includes a glass rear window. The trunk is
fully carpeted in black, including a cover for the spare tire,
which keeps things neat and tidy.
Open the cowl-induction hood and you'll find a built 383 cubic inch
V8, which is a lot more potent than anything they were offering in
1972. Built by Skip White Engines, it's effortless and easy in
everything it does, pulling this convertible around with genuine
enthusiasm. Some of that is due to the Holley 4-barrel carburetor,
aluminum intake manifold, and a set of deep-breathing aluminum
heads. It isn't trying to look stock, not with hots fabricated
aluminum valve covers, but there's no mistaking the Chevy DNA.
Underneath, ceramic-coated long-tube headers were added along with
a throaty dual exhaust system, so it certainly sounds like all the
horsepower showed up to party, and the floors are sparkling clean.
A TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and 10-bolt rear end are
rugged enough to take anything you throw at them and power front
disc brakes offer plenty of stopping power for all that engine.
14-inch American Racing mag wheels are some of the most handsome of
the era and carry 225/70/14 white letter radials.
A handsome, trouble-free cruiser in great colors and with a strong
pedigree. What's not to love? Call today!
