Vehicle Description
This big, bad 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS doesn't do anything small.
From the engine to the tires to the color, this is an apex predator
in every sense of the word. It's one of those cars that was built
for combat first and everything else came second. We're pretty sure
you don't mind.
The glowing yellow body on this Chevelle definitely gets attention,
so be ready for it. The brilliant paint gets a lot of the credit,
but even up close it lives up to the promises made by the first
impression. Bodywork is good all around, with factory-style gaps
and a lot of attention lavished on the little stuff like the crease
that runs from nose to tail, which stands out when rendered in
high-impact colors. Then there's the cowl induction hood that's
held down with a set of chrome hood pins, all topped by a set of
painted-on SS stripes. The quarters are new, so no worries about
rust there, and if you really wanted to take it up a notch, a
professional color sand would make this thing stunning. A
blacked-out SS grille with bright chrome accents, shiny new
bumpers, and SS badges add some extra eye appeal, and this car
succeeds simply because it sticks to the factory look, not because
of add-ons from a catalog or extroverted graphics.
Like many cars of the period that were built with performance in
mind, the interior is basic. That means a factory bench seat with
comfortable cloth upholstery, so it's going to hold you in place
while you prowl the streets. The door panels appear to be from an
upscale model, perhaps a Monte Carlo, while the original gauges are
joined by a set of neatly integrated auxiliary dials and a shift
light on the steering column. Those two switches on the center
stack are for the electric cooling fan and water pump, so be sure
to hit those before you mash the throttle, and the B&M T-handle
shifter ensures that if you're shifting manually, you'll never miss
a gear. There's even a decent-sounding AM/FM/CD stereo system for
entertainment when you're not running hard. The trunk is extremely
clean and includes a relocated battery box to help improve weight
distribution and make some room up front.
Clearly built to run, the engine bay is more than just pretty.
That's a 454 cubic inch V8 built to LS6 specifications, which means
big horsepower and a lot of torque. There's a QFT 4-barrel
carburetor on top of a high-rise intake manifold and an HEI
ignition system to light it up. A giant radiator keeps it cool,
aided by the aforementioned electric water pump and fan, and power
steering and brakes are both included, so it tracks and stops as
well as it goes. It's backed by a stout TH400 3-speed automatic and
a 12-bolt rear with 4.10 gears inside, so breakage is pretty much a
non-issue, even if you run it hard and you'd better believe it's
quick. The floors are in good order and provide a simple black
background for the brand new exhaust system with cut-outs ahead of
the mufflers for running at the track. The lowered suspension gives
it just the right stance, and the wheel wells are totally stuffed
with 17- and 18-inch American Racing aluminum wheels and staggered
performance radials.
As fast as it is beautiful, this Chevelle makes a bold statement.
Fortunately, it has the hardware to back it up. Call today!