#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, T-Tops, 4-Speed, Yellow/Saddle, PRICED TO SELL!!

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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 driver condition and the Muncie 4-Speed manual transmission. This Corvette looks absolutely amazing with a stunning bright yellow paintjob. The yellow over saddle leather color combination is highly desirable, truly striking, and looks great on this Corvette body style. Beside the 4-speed transmission this Corvette is absolutely loaded with sought-after options such as air conditioning, factory "Custom" interior trim (Leather), power steering, power brakes, power windows, and tilt/telescopic steering column.

This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the carburetor, distributor, intake manifold, and the exhaust manifolds are all correct and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 503555, are stamped on the engine pad, which is 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 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 bright yellow exterior is in spectacular driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The chrome and other bright looks great with and a brilliant finish and no pitting. The wheels and center caps are in excellent condition with a nice finish and no curb rash on the beauty rings. The BF Goodrich Radial TA tires with plenty of tread left. There are no major imperfections that have been excluded from the photos. There are a few very tiny touch-ups and blemishes around car that were too small to show up in pictures, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside this car is very clean underneath and has no rust issues. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield or “birdcage” area, which is the most common 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 interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look just as good in person as they do in the photos with no excessive wear, holes or split seams. The seats are not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is in also in great condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The original radio works well and gets good reception. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The dash and console are in great shape with no fading or sun damage. The door panels are in good condition overall. The original jack and jack handle are still with the car stored correctly in the storatge compartment behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. This Corvette has never 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 meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The original numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels 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 or strange noises and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shift well, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good. The car runs cool and does not overheat. The gauge shows that the engine makes great oil pressure. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. Even the original upper ignition shielding, air cleaner, and valve covers are all still in place.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, dash lights, interior lights, wipers, power windows, and indicators. Even very detailed items like “Head Lamp” light on the dash work properly. The blower for the heater and A/C works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows cold and one can observe the A/C compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The entire vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door works correctly from both their respective switches on the dash and the override switches. The entire operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. This Corvette has a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the 4-Speed transmission, and the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1972 Corvette is in fantastic driver condition. The beautiful original color combination, excellent condition, the many options, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray especially important and very hard to duplicate. 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 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.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z37K2S503555
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series, Corvette. The "37" is the body style, sport coupe. The fifth digit is the engine, K, correct for a 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 3,555th Corvette made for 1972.

Body Build Date
B28
"B" corresponds to September, and the "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is September 28th, 1971.

Engine Code
V0921
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "09" is the ninth month of year and the "21" is the twenty first day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on September 21st, 1971.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CKW
This means the motor was intended for a 350ci 200hp Corvette with a manual transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamping
503555
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 503555, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has a correct 3790010 casting number a small block 1972 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
E 7 1
"E" is May, "7" is the seventh day of the month, and the "1" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 7th, 1971. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Distributor
1112050
The distributor is correct with 1112050 stamped on the metal band.

Distributor Date Code
1J4
The "1" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "J" is September, and the "4" is forth day of the month so this distributor is dated September 4th, 1971 which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
6263751
The cast iron intake manifold has a correct 6263751 casting number a small block 1972 Corvette.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
I 15 1
"I" is September, "15" is the fifthteenth day of the month, and the "1" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on September 15th, 1971. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
7042203
This carburetor has the correct stamping for a 1972 small block Corvette. The "70" is a code used on all Rochester carbs from 1965-1975. The third digit, "4," indicates it was made in the 1970 to 1975 production run. The fourth digit, "2," is the model year, 1971. The fifth digit, "2," indicates that it is a 4BBL Quadrajet carb. The sixth digit, "0," means is was built for the Chevrolet division of GM. The last digit, "3," means it was intended for use with a manual transmission such as this car.

Carburetor Date Code
G1
"G" denotes the month, july and "1" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made in july of 1971, which is correct for this car.

Exhaust Manifold Left
3932461
The left exhaust manifold has the correct 3932461 casting number for a 1971 Corvette with a small block engine.

Exhaust Manifold Right
3932461
The right exhaust manifold has the correct 3932461 casting number for a 1971 Corvette with a small block engine.

Transmission Main Case Casting Number
3925661
The main case of the transmission has the correct 3925661 casting number.

Transmission Tail Housing Casting Number
3978764
The tail housing of the transmission has the correct 3978764 casting number.

Transmission Side Cover Casting Number
3952461
The side cover of the transmission has the correct 3952461 casting number.

Transmission Date Code
P2D15A
The "P" indicates that this is a Muncie transmission. The "2" indicates the model year, 1972. The "D" is the fourth month of the year, the "15" is the fifteenth day of the month, and the "A" is the gear ratio. So this is a Muncie wide ratio 4-Speed transmission that was assembled on April 15th, 1971.

Transmission VIN Stamping
503555
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 503555, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Clutch Housing
3899621
The clutch housing is correct with a 3899621 casting number.

Driver's Window
AN
The "A" is September and the "N" is 1971 so this window is original, made in September of 1971. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
UT
The "U" is July and the "T" is 1970 so this window is original, made in July of 1970. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

989
War Bonnet Yellow

interior color code

421
Saddle

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19437
Corvette Sport Coupe

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Factory "Custom" Interior Trim (Leather)

A31
Power Windows

C60
Air Conditioning

J50
Power Brakes

M2X
4-Speed Manual Transmission

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

N40
Power Steering

PU9
White Letter Tires

U69
AM-FM Radio