1972 LT-1 CORVETTE WITH FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING

Chevrolet Corvette 1972 Description

Presented for your consideration from my private collection is one only 240 air conditioned LT-1 cars for the 1972 model year. This numbers matching War Bonnet Yellow Corvette coupe wraps a ton of original parts in a high quality restoration. Included with this sale is the cars original tank sticker. Car is fully loaded such that the list of options continued onto a 2nd tank sheet FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT: 2421AA - Leather saddle trim. 2A31BA - Power windows. 2C60AB - Air conditioning. 2J50WA - Power brakes. 2N40AB - Power steering. 2U69BA - AM-FM Radio. 2N37AB - Tilt-Telescopic column. 2PU9BA - F70-15 W. L. Tires. 2T60AB - H. Duty battery. 2M21AB - 4-speed C. R. Transmission. 2LT1AA - Special 350-255 HP V8. 2989AA - War Bonnet Yellow paint Manufactured at GM's St Louis Missouri assembly plant and then trucked across town to St Louis Missouri based Fields Chevrolet this '72 Corvette has benefitted from one single frame up restoration throughout its entire 42 year existence. During that top notch restoration the car received its one-and-only repaint of GMs striking code 989 War Bonnet Yellow paint that has been well-maintained and presents an extremely glossy shine. Unlike a lot of classic Vettes this car has not been over-restored which means it still displays factory correct panel gaps and its fiberglass body fits together exactly the way it would've when leaving the showroom in 1972. The result is an ace Corvette with an awesome finish that is free of ripples. cracks or waves. 1972 was the last year for chrome front bumpers on the Corvette and this cars original bumper is in very good condition with the exception of single scrape and presents a great shine. The factory LT-1 bulging hood features painted black stripes that border correct ''LT-1'' callouts and sit in front of pristine chrome accents. The original stainless windshield trim has been buffed to a great looking shine and connects to stainless trimmed T-tops. Dent free stainless rocker trim complement great looking original stainless mirrors and door handles. A dealer installed luggage rack was added. Under the hood you'll find the numbers matching LT-1 V8 that was fully rebuilt to factory specifications during the cars restoration. Equipped with solid lifters and a high performance camshaft this 350 produces 330 gross with 9:1 compression ratio with a net HP rating of 255. At the top of the motor a chrome open element air filter sends air into a correct exclusive to 1972 Holley 4 barrel carburetor. Below that carburetor the correct Winter aluminum intake sits between the cars original finned aluminum valve covers. Below those valve covers the engine block has been bathed in correct Chevy Orange paint and is border by correct ram horn cast iron exhaust manifolds that show hardly any rust. At the back of the motor a correct distributor sits under a chrome shield and at the front of the motor you'll find the cars original Frigidaire AC compressor sandwiched between fresh hoses and fresh V-belts. With a smooth coat of satin black paint the car's engine bay presents well and features a rebuilt master cylinder and power brake booster and a correct radiator and fan shroud. Take one look underneath this car and you'll see that it has been highly maintained and treated well its entire life. Exceptionally clean the frame is devoid of the typical amount of scrape marks and dents you'd expect after almost four decades of road time and the solid fiberglass floors appear to have never been hit or repaired. Behind the engine a hardcore M21 Muncie 4-speed sends power to a Posi-traction rear end that houses tall for 1972 3. 36 gears. The close ratio transmission slips easily through the gears and when combined with the cars standard power steering and power disc brakes it makes for a quick great driving car that might even surprise a few drivers in modern performance machines. Holding the car off the ground is a road ready original double A-arm front and solid independent rear suspension that houses a traditional transversely mounted leaf spring. Exhaust is handled by a low restriction factory style true dual system that features two factory replacement mufflers just ahead of stainless tips at the rear of the car. Putting the power to the pavement is four 15 inch steel rally wheels that are glued to 215/70 BF Goodrich T/A radials and wear pristine silver paint behind turbine style center caps and stainless trim rings. Most LT-1 equipped Corvettes were bare bones strippers but this yellow track burner features a heavily optioned all original code 421 Saddle interior that is built around comfortable leather covered bucket seats. Well broken in but not showing major signs of wear these seats still house their original frames original foams and feature both original headrest inserts and deluxe seatbelts. Below the seats the cars clean and stain free saddle carpet runs from under the dash to the lighted cargo area and creates an awesome 70s feel. On the doors original saddle colored panels feature great looking stainless trim and wood appliques above chrome handles and correct chrome twist locks. In front of the driver the cars straight and crack free dash houses crystal clear gauges next to an AM/FM cassette player with a digital tuner and a correct passenger's side map pocket. Power flows from that AM/FM cassette deck through a Pioneer amp mounted in the cars jack well to hidden Pyle speakers in the cargo area. Below the dash the cars original saddle console houses rotary controls for the cars rare optional air conditioning system a chrome Hurst shifter with a marbled shift knob and buttons for the cars optional power windows. In front of the driver a correct black rimmed and satin spoked steering wheel holds a correct C3 cross flag horn button on top of an optional tilt and telescoping steering wheel. This car has very extensive documentation that includes: copies of the original window sticker. tank stickers. owner history. ecent appraisal. receipts from the restoration reference material about the car and both old and new pictures which include detailed photos of the cars 1972 LT-1 350 exclusive Holley carburetor. As collectors we're the ones that ultimately benefit from the purists adherence to Chevrolets tried and true Corvette formula because it provides us with some of the coolest and most unique cars on the market. This is a numbers-matching LT-1 Corvette with factory air conditioning and War Bonnet Yellow paint is a rare well documented car that's ready to drive home today for less than the price of a frame-off restoration. Call today! $59. 00 serious offers considered