1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

With four versions of its popular mid-size car — Sedan, Heavy Chevy Sport Coupe, SS, and top-tier Malibu — Chevrolet made sure that the Chevelle went out with a bang for 1972.

A wider grille, new front parking lights, and updated interior materials and colors differentiated 1972 models. Engines ranged from a six cylinder to high-performance V8s, which were backed by three- or four-speed manual or two or three-speed automatic transmissions. A variety of gear ratios suited for highways, drag strips, and everywhere in between were available for the rear differential. When other muscle cars had simply faded away, Chevelle still had the looks and the performance, a fitting swan song as America coasted toward the uncertainty of the smog era.

This '72 Chevelle Malibu project is finished in black with white stripes, and wears black upholstery along with SS body and interior trim. Underhood, its replacement 350ci V8 is backed up by a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional modifications include a lowered performance suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and 18” Weld wheels wearing Nitto rubber.

This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe project is now offered by the selling dealer with $32k in build receipts and a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Final-year Chevelle dressed in modern wheels and equipped with a modified V8

• Finished in black with white stripes over black upholstery

• Replacement 350ci Chevrolet V8, said to have come from a later Chevrrolet

• 700-R4 4-speed automatic transmission with floor-mounted B&M shifter

• Four-wheel power disc brakes

• Vintage Air air conditioning system

Factory Equipment

• 197-inch body

• Vinyl bench seat

• Reinforced perimeter frame with 112-inch wheelbase

• Independent A-arm front, multi-link rear suspension with coil springs

Modifications

• 18” Weld wheels wearing 245/40 front, 285/40 rear Nitto tires with 2023 date codes

• Aftermarket headlights

• Tinted windows

• Dakota Digital gauge cluster

• JVC AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth head unit

• Vintage Air air conditioning system

• Chrome air cleaner, valve covers, and alternator

• Aluminum intake manifold with Quick Fuel 4-barrel carburetor

• AFR aluminum cylinder heads

• Headers and dual exhaust system with X-pipe and polished tips

• Aftermarket distributor, coil, and spark plug wires

• Serpentine belt drive system

• Aluminum radiator and dual electric fans

• QA1 coilovers and supporting suspension modifications

Known Imperfections

• Paint bubbles and scratches on lower edge of fenders, fender wells, and quarter panels

• Rust in rear quarters, rockers, and doors

• Paint chips on side of hood and fender

• Chrome pitting

• Hood pin mounting bolts are rusty

• Driver-side hood hinge is broken

• Rust on frame, radiator support, and gas tank

Ownership History

The seller states, “The car drives really nice, but it will need bodywork to bring it back to excellent condition.”

Included Items

• Build receipts totaling $32k

Additional Information

Disclaimer Provided by Seller: Seller does its best to inspect, drive, and note any known imperfections in the advertisement and pre-sale of vehicles it lists for sale. However, due to the nature of collector automobiles, seller cannot guarantee that every vehicle function, whether electrical or mechanical, will work as it originally did. These components will need upkeep and attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise without warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before buying a collector or vintage automobile. Seller did NOT build or restore this vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS by seller, with all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Pre-purchase inspections are welcome, and sellers imply describes these vehicles to the best of its knowledge.