LS3-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Camaro “Pro Touring”

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The second generation of Chevrolet’s roaring pony car debuted halfway through the 1970 model year wearing a riveting European-influenced design. The long, raised hood, squared egg-crate grille, Frenched headlights, and delicate chrome bumperettes of the early 1970-73 cars arguably symbolize the purest of the breed among Camaro collectors. While Chevrolet offered a range of powerful V8 engines as well as the Z28 performance package from the factory, owners seeking to exceed period OEM performance could do so through upgraded suspension components, braking systems, and drivetrains in “Pro Touring” builds. Widely popularized by Mark Stielow’s “Tri-Tip” 1969 Camaro which he ran in the 1993 One Lap of America competition, the trend of modifying Camaros to function as well as modern vehicles caught on among those who wanted to use their muscle cars for more than straight-line speed contests. 

Highlights

• Tastefully upgraded “Pro Touring” build

• Powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 mated to a Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission

• Modifications reported by the consignor include:

  • Texas Speed Stage 1 N/A Camshaft

  • Long tube stainless headers and mufflers

  • Hotchkis Stage II Sport Suspension

  • KORE3 Big-Brake Kit

  • Holley Terminator X wiring harness, ECU, and handheld controller

  • 10-bolt rear end with 3.73 gear ratio

• Five-spoke Vintage Wheel Works wheels mounted with BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2 tires

• Finished in orange over a black leather interior 

• Interior features upgraded bucket seats, a three-spoke leather-wrapped Grant steering wheel, a console-mounted Hurst shifter, and aftermarket gauges

• This Camaro “Pro-Touring” is offered with the digital odometer currently showing just 1,534 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Chrome front bumperettes

• Cowl induction hood

• Dual color-keyed exterior rearview mirrors

• Three-piece rear spoiler

• Chrome rear bumper

• “SS” grille emblem

• Black-finished grille

• “SS LS3” fender emblems

• Carbon fiber instrument binnacle

• Push-button radio

• Hurst gear shift

• Locking glove compartment

• Manual windows

• Dual exhaust outlets

Known Imperfections

• Minor paint chips

• Small dimple in hood

Included

• Full-size matching spare tire

• Fire extinguisher

• Valve cover set

Ownership History

The consignor acquired this Camaro “Pro Touring” in 2020, and has since performed minor items towards completing the build.

This 1972 Chevrolet Camaro was offered on Hagerty Auctions October 2023. You can view the old listing here. The winning bidder failed to follow through on their commitment to purchase the vehicle. This was not due to any faults of the vehicle or the seller. We have banned the high bidder from taking place in future Hagerty Auctions.