1972 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN: 1Z67L2S502299

$38,880

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Houston, TX; US

  • Event date

    Apr 9 - Apr 11, 2015

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1Z67L2S502299

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    18624 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Ontario Orange

  • Generation

    1968-1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

350 LT1 engine with modifications including ceramic coated headers, Crower cam, larger radiator, Holley 750 CFM carb, chrome hub caps and trim rings, BF Goodrich Radial T A tires, Kenwood CD stereo, dash clock.

Condition

Very good, clean engine bay Sound older paint and interior, but lightly worn and not fresh A very pretty older restoration to enjoy with the top down

Market commentary

1972 was the last year for the LT1 option, by which time the engine made 270 horsepower, a full 100 down from what it made in 1970. Modifications on this 72 LT1 are claimed to have brought it back up to the 1970 number of 370. It was reported sold at here in 2012 for a generous $63,600 and offered at Mecum Dallas in 2014 with a reported high bid of $35,000. The price here was right on the money for a 72 example, but the buyer here gets the performance of a more desirable early LT1 at a considerable discount while accepting the risks inherent in buying a modified car. All in all, a reasonable result.

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