….Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car. Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1972 Corvette Stingray...
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1972 Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic condition. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is a wonderful driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful, stunning, and highly desirable color combination of Ontario Orange (987) over Saddle (417). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.
We have personally driven this car over 25 miles. During that time that car was completely reliable, had no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive. It is loaded with highly sought-after options such as air conditioning (that works and blows cold), power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, and tilt/telescopic steering column.
This Stingray is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine in the car is the correct and original unit that was installed in the car new at the factory in St. Louis in June of 1972. The last six digits of the VIN, 523139, are stamped on the engine pad, pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette Stingray at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on C3 "chrome bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is absolutely red hot right now and on the rise. Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.
Model Description
The 1972 Corvette was truly the end of an era. 1972 was the last year to feature chrome bumpers and the "egg crate" grill, it is considered to be the last year of truly classic Corvettes. Years after were more at the mercy of insurance companies, fuel prices, and emission concerns, 1972 is considered the last "good" year. It was also the last year to feature a pop out rear window, and the first year that the way horsepower ratings are measured changed from gross to the more accurate net. As in investment, the 1972 will always have an advantage and out perform other years because of its precedence as the end of a very great period for Corvette and muscle cars as a whole.
Exterior
The Ontario Orange (987) exterior is in great driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has nice gloss and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The wheels and center caps are in good condition with a brilliant finish and no major curb rash on the beauty rings. The BF Goodrich raised white letter tires have about 90% tread left. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some touch ups, a small spot on the hood, and some other tiny imperfections around car that were too faint to show up in pictures, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This corvette has no rust issues and as one can see in the many photos of the underside this car is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area on the frame in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or “birdcage,” which are the most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Interior
The Saddle (417) interior of the Corvette is in fantastic condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The dash is in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no split seams or rips. There is one tiny spot in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is in also in nice condition with no rips, holes, or major stains. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The radio works well. It is a modern radio with a vintage look made just for this model Stingray so most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The door panels are in nice condition and unlike many other Corvettes from this era they fit well and tight to the door. The door panel is not worn in the typical are where the driver's elbow would sit. This Corvette has not been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the care and attention this car has received throughout its life.
Mechanical
This Stingray seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As stated above we have put over 25 miles on the car with no issues. The original numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. There is not blue smoke when starting or driving the car. The gauge shows that the engine makes great oil pressure. The car runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the photos, the upper ignition shielding is still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, wipers, horn, and indicators, even the key buzzer still works. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door works properly, which is a very common problem on chrome bumper Corvettes. Please note that the vacuum system works properly from both the respective switches on the dash and the override switch under the steering column. The operation of the headlights and wiper door by both switches can be seen in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. This Corvette has a very healthy exhaust note from the sidepipes as one can hear in the video. Not enough can be said as to how much fun it is to drive this Stingray, especially with the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1972 Corvette is in fantastic condition. The beautiful original color combination, the many desirable options, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray especially hard to duplicate for a chrome bumper Stingray in this price range. The title shows the mileage as “actual,” but we do not have any other documentation to prove original mileage. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission code, transmission assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. In my opinion and based on our experience the "Chrome Bumper" cars from 1968-1972 are the most collectible and hottest in the entire Corvette market right now. The value of these cars has gone up exponentially in recent years. They are all solid investments for a collector. One could easily buy this car now, enjoy it for several years, and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.
Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.
As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio.
item
number
description
VIN
1Z37K2S523139
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series, Corvette. The "37" is the body style, coupe. The fifth digit is the engine, K, correct for an 200hp car. The sixth digit, "2," indicates the model year, 1972. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 23,139th Corvette made for 1972.
Body Build Date
K06
"K" corresponds to June and "06" is the sixth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is June 6th, 1972.
Engine Code
V0601
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "06" is the sixth month of year and the "01" is the first day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on June 1st, 1972. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code
CKX
This means the motor was intended for a 1972 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
523139
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 523139, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.
Engine Block Casting Number
8970014
The engine block has the correct 8970014 casting number for a 1972 Corvette.
Engine Block Casting Date
E 23 72
"E" is May, "23" is the twenty third day of the month, and "72" is the last digits of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 23rd, 1972.
Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for a Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 3932461 stamping.
Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for a Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 3932461 stamping.
Transmission Code
72-CK
The 72 is the model year, 1972. The "C" is Chevrolet and the"K" indicates that the transmission is intented for a 350ci Corvette, which is correct for this car
Transmission Date Code
511
The "511" is the 511th day starting from January 1, 1971, which means this transmission is dated May 25, 1972, which is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Transmission VIN Stamping
523139
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 523139, are stamped on the transmission and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.
exterior color code
987
Ontario Orange
interior color code
417
Saddle
rpo code
description
19437
Corvette Sport Coupe
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Factory "Custom" Interior Trim
AV3
Three point seat belts
A31
Power windows
C60
Air Conditioning
J50
Power Brakes
M40
Turbo Hydra-matic automatic transmission
N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
N40
Power Steering
PU9
White Letter Tires
U69
AM-FM Radio