Vehicle Description
It's got the look of a Chevelle SS. It's got a great-running
stroker motor with a 5-speed, plus a cool color combination. Need
we say more? If you're looking for a slick piece of muscle that's
both affordable and nicely finished, this '72 Chevelle SS tribute
might be your best choice. It does everything well, and the moment
you pop the hood and show off that thundering 383, people are going
to sit up and pay attention.
The horsepower wars were all but over in 1972, but the Chevelle
still looked the part of a street brawler. This one started out as
a clean southern car anyway, so making it straight was easy. Bright
electric blue with white stripes isn't how this one came from the
factory, but nobody's going to argue with the results. The gaps are
tight, the bodywork was properly blocked, and there's a deep shine
that suggests a lot of effort went into the job. It's two-stage
urethane, so it'll look great for years to come and with that
stance, nobody's going to mess with you on the street. A lot of
A-body enthusiasts like the later single-headlight look for its
cleaner lines, and combined with the blacked-out SS grille,
reproduction SS badging, and flashy chrome bumpers, this is one
heck of a good-looking car. There's also a functional
cowl-induction hood, which is practically mandatory if you want to
build a high-performance Bowtie muscle car.
The interior remains fairly stock, and with black bucket seats it
has a purposeful look that serves the Chevelle quite well. The seat
covers are new as is the dash pad, so it looks and feels fresh when
you slide behind the wheel. The door panels and carpets are new,
too, so everything has just the right look with nothing looking too
old or too new. The industrial-strength look of the Hurst shifter
sticking out of the transmission tunnel like that suggests this car
was built for one thing and one thing only, and with five gears
inside, it's a lot more usable than it was in 1972. Round gauges
include a tachometer, and there's a set of Auto Meter auxiliary
dials under the dash where they can keep an eye on the warmed-over
small block. An AM/FM/cassette stereo makes it comfortable to drive
when you're not running hard, and the tall fifth gear mans you can
actually enjoy the music at speed. The trunk is remarkably clean,
showing correct spatter-finish paint and a reproduction mat.
GM was still doing their best to deliver horsepower in 1972 and
offered a wide variety of engines in the mid-sized Chevelle.
However, none of them were as potent as the 383 cubic inch stroker
motor that now lives between the fenders. Topped with dual quads
and aluminum heads, it's seriously nasty and will make you forget
your big block dreams. Edelbrock supplied the valve covers and
carburetors, an MSD ignition lights it up, and long-tube headers
make for a fat torque curve. The chassis is fairly original and
quite solid with no rust issues to speak of, showing good floors, a
new Flowmaster exhaust system with X-pipe, a fresh gas tank, and
the aforementioned Tremec 5-speed gearbox. There's a 12-bolt out
back with a Posi inside and fat sway bars at both ends means this
A-body doesn't mind going around corners. Classic Cragar mag wheels
wear fat 225/70/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A
radials.
A big, bad Chevelle with a host of upgrades, this is your
opportunity to get into an attractive and nicely sorted piece of
muscle that's ready to enjoy. Call today!
