Vehicle Description
Clean late Chevelle with big block power. 454 cubic inch V8 with
automatic transmission. Attractive color combination, very straight
bodywork. Runs and drives very well. Nice original interior. A cool
A-body ready to cruise with an attractive price tag!I'm sure I'm
not alone when I say I prefer the look of the later Chevelles with
the single headlight up front. Maybe that's why this clean 1972
Chevrolet Chevelle appeals to us so much. It's not a pedigree car
or a show car, but it's a cool cruiser built by a guy who was doing
it for his daughter. And that's exactly the kind of car you want to
buy?the important stuff is right. He started with a very clean
car?we can find no patches or other rust repair in the
undercarriage and the massive quarters are laser-straight. It was
originally Gulf Green, which is kind of a light green metallic, but
we like the darker green that he chose when it was time to repaint
it. It gives the big brute a bit of a subtle look, although the
white SS stripes kind of advertise that there's big firepower under
the cowl induction hood. The doors close beautifully?this car might
have the best-sounding Chevelle doors we've ever heard. THUNK. Hood
and trunk fit is likewise quite good, so someone invested some time
and money getting it right. There are hood pins up front for a racy
look, and all the chrome and stainless was shined up to really pop
against the dark green paint. SS badges were installed as necessary
to give it the right performance look, and all the glass and lenses
are in great shape. This car can definitely hold its head high at
the local cruise night.We believe the interior is a combination of
original and newer components. The front seat has surely been
reupholstered, but the rear seat appears to be original equipment.
Factory gauges cover only the basics, so a tachometer was strapped
to the steering column and a trio of auxiliary gauges were
installed under the dash to monitor the big block up front. Experts
will quickly note that this is a factory A/C car and the system is
complete, but not operational (we have not investigated it). The
dash pad is not cracked, the carpets are in surprisingly good
condition, and the overall appearance of the interior suggests to
us that the 51,473 miles on the odometer might very well be an
accurate reading. There's also a JVC AM/FM/cassette head unit in
the dash that's probably due for an upgrade, but perhaps you'll
enjoy the sound of the rumbling big block even more. The headliner
is in excellent condition and some of the weather seals are new, so
it closes up well. There's a nicely finished trunk that includes a
correct mat, a full-sized spare, and correct jack assembly.The
original H-code 350 cubic inch V8 is gone, replaced by a muscular
454 cubic inch big block. Since the 454 was an option in 1972, it
slots right in there just the way the factory intended, and with a
coat of Chevy Orange paint, it looks right at home. There's a big
4-barrel carb on top, some chrome dress-up items, and a set of
long-tube headers to bolster the torque curve. UP front, a big
radiator keeps it cool, and as we mentioned all the A/C components
are in place so the system could probably be made functional
without a lot of work. Power steering and power disc brakes are
part of the package. The exhaust system features Flowmaster-style
mufflers that sound really good and terminate in correct chrome
tips under the rear bumper. A 3-speed automatic transmission snaps
through the gears without any hesitation, and you'll be happy to
note that a lot of the brake components are brand new. Look closely
and you'll find clean floors, solid rockers, and original spot
welds visible on the quarters, so this car obviously lived in a
favorable climate for most of its life. A rugged 12-bolt rear end
houses 3.73 gears to make this car feel quite lively around town.
Custom 15-inch aluminum wheels carry 235/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A
radials with lots of life left in them.Don't pretend this is some
kind of investment. There are no matching numbers here. Instead,
this is a gateway to old-school fun, the kind that we used to enjoy
when cars were analog and the engines were massive. The fact that
it looks so good, works so well, and has so few surprises is a
bonus. Just get in, turn the key, and start having fun. Isn't that
what owning a vintage muscle car is all about? Call today!Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
