1972 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $42,995
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette $42,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $42,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
You dont see many resto-mod C3 Corvettes that arent either Corvette Summer wacky or too high-tech for their own goodand#44; but this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette coupe strikes just the right balance between an authentic look and modern performance. Youd better be at the top of your game if youre going to paint a car like thisand#44; particularly a Corvettes fiberglass shell. Fortunatelyand#44; these guys knew their stuff and invested the time to make it super straight before any of that bright blue paint went on. None of the bodywork was modified and we particularly like the way the vented big block hood looks between the swooping front fenders. Its a classic look thats elegant and tastefuland#44; not brash and arrogantand#44; although the stripes certainly help with the aggression factor. Panel fit is excellent and the doors open and close with a reassuring solidity that is in stark contrast to the Corvettes reputation for squeaks and rattles. Chrome bumpers sparkle against the blue paint and are tucked in so tightly to the body that they almost look like extensions of the fiberglassand#44; creating a very clean look. Side pipes are a Corvette tradition and they work rather well here and the four round taillights out back can be identified four blocks away. Tradition is alive and well in this Vette. The black leather interior features seats that have been beautifully reupholstered in the original style so they look appropriate and still hug you tight in turns. Warm wood appliques help the monochromatic interior look a little more welcoming and its obvious that a lot of time and effort were spent here. Original gauges look bright and sharp and if you have good dyesand#44; youll note that the shifter quadrant now has four forward gears instead of the original threeand#44; but well get to that in a moment. The steering wheel hangs on a factory tilt/telescope column and youll be happy to find power windows are part of the package. An AM/FM stereo head unit lives in the dash and custom threshold sills were installed to give it an updated look when you climb in. Andand#44; of courseand#44; the T-tops fit well and seal up tightand#44; but are easy to remove for that open-air experience. A bit of modern tech makes the 383 cubic inch stroker motor feel as muscular as a big block and the light weight definitely improves handling. Fitted with dual quads and an MSD ignition systemand#44; its a reliable combination that makes big torque at any speed. The aluminum Chevrolet valve covers and red accents certainly give the under-hood area an updated look and long-tube headers dump into those melodic side pipes. A big radiator with electric fan means this Corvette doesnt mind warm weather or waiting in trafficand#44; and the brakes have been upgraded with an SSBC master cylinder. Underneathand#44; there are many more upgradesand#44; ranging from the aforementioned 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission to a composite leaf spring in the back to lower weight and improve performance. Big disc brakes are a Corvette trademark and the big red calipers show well through the spokes of those shiny Torque Thrust wheelsand#44; a favorite Corvette look. Big 245/45/17 Nitto radials are fitted at each corner to really improve the handling. Beautifully built and tastefully modifiedand#44; this Corvette coupe is a car that begs to be driven but doesnt mind being shown. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 25.0% below market avg. What's this? |