LSA-Powered 1972 Pontiac Ventura II Custom

Description

The 1972 Pontiac Ventura II marked the second year of Pontiac’s compact car offering based on GM’s X-body platform, shared with the Chevrolet Nova. Introduced in 1971, the Ventura II was Pontiac’s answer to the growing demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, while still offering a touch of style and performance. 

Visually, the Ventura II distinguished itself from its Nova sibling with Pontiac’s signature split grille and upscale trim. Available as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan, the 1972 model retained much of the previous year’s styling. Engine offerings ranged from the base Chevrolet 250 cubic-inch inline-six to a 350 cu-in four-barrel V8. Though overshadowed by Pontiac’s muscle cars of the era, the Ventura II offered a practical, stylish alternative in the compact segment and laid the groundwork for future models like the Pontiac Phoenix.  

This 1972 Pontiac Ventura II is the ultimate sleeper — visually true to its vintage roots but purpose-built to unleash explosive performance. This comprehensively restored streetcar, with its unassuming stock appearance (it has not been tubbed) is capable of 10-second quarter-mile times while wearing OEM-style steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps. 

Highlights 

• Comprehensive five-year restoration (2012-2017) included: 

  • Nickey Performance Stage II LSA 6.2-liter supercharged V8 rated at 800 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque (675 rear-wheel hp) 

  • SFI-certified Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission with street-friendly torque converter, transmission cooler, and TCI shifter 

  • Upgraded fuel system with high-performance fuel pump and lines, inline filter, fuel rails with return, and fuel pressure regulator 

  • Heat exchanger for the supercharger 

  • Aluminum racing radiator with dual electric fans 

  • Catch can and custom stainless Cold Air Intake (CAI) system 

  • Holley Terminator X engine management system with advanced safety features 

  • Upgraded racing driveshaft with safety loop and heavy-duty u-joints 

  • Front disc brakes with original drum brakes on the rear 

  • Original 10-bolt rear with forged splined axles, Detroit Locker, 3.73 gears, reinforced differential cover 

  • Adjustable coil-over shocks and Cal Tracs traction system tuned to plant the rear with minimal front tire lift at launch 

  • Subframe connectors installed for chassis strength 

  • Stainless long-tube exhaust headers 

  • 3-inch stainless axle-back exhaust (that runs out behind each of the rear wheels)

  • Street-friendly mufflers 

  • Refinished in jet black paint 

  • New windshield (the remaining glass is original) 

  • Upholstery replaced with OEM replica covers (stock bench seat) 

  • 6-point roll bar 

  • Super Tach II 8,000 rpm tachometer and Auto Gage cluster 

  • Four-point seat belt harness 

  • Heater, air conditioning, and radio delete 

• The chassis number (2Y27M2L101334) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Pontiac 

  • Y – Ventura II 

  • 27 – 2-door coupe 

  • M – 350 cu-in V8 2bbl (now has a 6.2-liter LSA supercharged V8) 

  • 2 – 1972 model year 

  • L – Van Nuys, California, assembly plant 

  • 101334 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Dyno report on 10 July 2025: 676.2 hp at 6,189 rpm; 847 lb-ft of torque at 3,419 rpm 

• Pontiac signature split grille 

• Rectangular headlights 

• 120 mph speedometer 

• OEM-style steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps 

• Mickey Thompson tires: 26X6R15LT front, 225/60R15 rear 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections from use 

• Paint cracks on driver's side A-pillar and driver side rear quarter panel 

• Some clear coat has come off the lower rear quarter panels due to burnouts 

• Cowl has some white speckles (perhaps rubbing compound that was clear coated) 

• Passenger side gray grille insert is stained 

• Driver's side blinker indicator light is inoperative 

• Driver's side glass is scratched 

• Rear glass is hazy or hard water stained 

• Driver's side mirror is hazy  

• Roll bar is nicked up front seat belts 

• Transmission drips from the pan seal when parked for an extended period

Included 

• Car cover 

• Wrenches to adjust coil over shocks 

• Wrenches to adjust Cal Tracs traction system 

Ownership History 

The Idaho seller of this 1972 Pontiac Ventura II has owned it since July 2020.