1972 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $89,900

Nothing beats purpose-built performance especially in the realm of sports cars. In 2014 with the introduction of Chevrolets seventh generation Corvette and subsequent resurrection of the Stingray moniker third generation Vettes accelerated their ascent in to serious collector car territory. And this year with the reintroduction of the awesome Grand Sport the legacy of niche Corvette performance continues to be seeded in a rock-solid foundation. 1 of only 57 C3 convertibles equipped with a top-option LT-1 and factory air conditioning and 1 of only 5 of those convertibles decked in Mille Miglia Red this highly optioned numbers-matching drop-top is the quintessential blue chip C3. And if youre looking to grab an investment grade Top Flight Stingray before the market really ticks up its a perfect candidate for your next classic!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Assembled at GMs storied St. Louis manufacturing facility and body-off restored in late 2009 this awesome C3 has been bathed in correct GM code 973 Mille Miglia base and sealed in glossy clear. The foundation for that highly exclusive pigment is a solid fiberglass body that presents a better-than-factory appearance and by the looks of things has never been seriously damaged or received any major modifications. That composite is detailed in correct trim correct optional tinted glass and a fresh Black top. And today this clean Chevy rolls as one high quality well-maintained classic thats great to drive and fun to look at!

ENGINE

Tilt the cars hood and youll find an original 350 cubic inch LT-1 V8 that hangs a correct 3970010 casting number behind a correct CKY assembly stamp and matching partial VIN. At the top of the Chevy Orange mill a correct 6239 Holley rides between a polished air cleaner and bright stainless fluid lines. Below that carb a familiar Winters intake funnels a perfect air/fuel mixture in to beefy cast iron heads which wear finned Corvette valve covers. When the juice hits the cylinders a correct transistor ignition system sparks fresh stainless-sleeved wires while a solid lifter rotating assembly pushes spent gases through cast iron exhaust manifolds. Charge comes courtesy of a correct GM alternator which spins opposite a correct smog pump and old school Frigidaire AC compressor. Cooling is provided by a beefy radiator which rides in front of pliable GM hoses and correct tower clamps. And overall this Chevys tidy engine compartment is exceptionally well done; framing items like a factory expansion tank and fresh brake booster in clean Satin Black fenders.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Peer under this low-slung roadster and youll find a restored chassis thats straight solid and correct. The cars original small block twists torque through a correct Muncie 4-speed branded with a familiar 3925661 casting number which makes good use of a 69-model differential. Beneath that drivetrain a fully rebuilt suspension combines optional power steering with tight turns and increased grip. In the middle of the car an aluminized true-dual exhaust system pipes spent gases through rear-mounted mufflers and polished stainless tips. At the corners of the car power-assisted discs ensure quick drama-free stops. And all that fully sorted hardware rolls on handsome Rally Wheels which spin F70-15 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sports around dent-free trim rings and turbine center