This Corvette features an attractive color combination and is a very original, numbers-matching example. It hails from California and was owned by the same individual for 31 years before being acquired by its most recent caretaker. The 1972 model year marked the last for chrome bumpers, making it a desirable collectible.
Chevrolet emerged from a short production year in 1971 and met eager customers in 1972. This was the final year for chrome bumpers front and rear, concealed wipers under a vacuum-operated door, and traditional SAE Gross horsepower ratings. Moving forward, SAE Net ratings were used, factoring in components like the air cleaner, transmission, and rear axle loads. Despite lower printed output figures, horsepower remained consistent with the previous year.
This third-generation 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe is finished in factory Ontario Orange (987) over a Black interior and represents one of the most rapidly appreciating segments in the Corvette collector market. It includes desirable options such as a numbers-matching 350ci-4bbl V8 engine, TH400 automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, factory air conditioning, tilt-telescopic steering wheel, power Soft-Ray Astro-ventilation windows, original Deluxe wheel covers, raised white letter tires, chrome luggage rack, dual outside mirrors, Corvette embroidered carpeted floor mats and original rubber mats, 3.08 posi-traction rear axle ratio, Delco AM/FM radio, and chrome valve covers with an air cleaner lid.
The Corvette retains all original storage compartment stickers, factory tire-changing equipment, spare tire, and its fully numbers-matching drivetrain. Sold with exempt mileage due to unknown true mileage, it is ready for its next owner to enjoy and show, boasting exceptional detail inside and out.