LT1, Convertible, Only 37,740 Original Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Both Tops

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful 1972 LT1 Corvette Stingray Convertible in fantastic condition with both the soft-top and auxiliary hardtop and only 37,740 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the rare and beautiful color combination of Steel Cities Grey (988) over Black Leather (404). This stunning color combination is one of the most highly desirable, truly striking, and looks great on this Corvette shark body style. This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag.

We have this LT1 Stingray convertible absolutely priced to sell. It is one the least expensive if not the cheapest LT1 convertibles on the market at the moment. Beside the LT1 engine this Corvette is loaded with highly prized options such as the M21 close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission, factory “custom” interior trim with leather seats and woodgrain accents, power brake, power steering, tilt/telescopic steering column, and the auxiliary hardtop.

This car is verified as an authentic and original LT1. The car is confirmed as LT1 by the fifth digit of the VIN. In 1972 only the LT1 Corvettes with have an “L” in this spot like this car does, a base motor Corvettes will always have an “K” in the fifth digit of the VIN. The transmission is original and numbers matching. The last six digits of the VIN, 513731, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and the transmission is original. While the engine pad is blank, the engine block has a 3970010 casting number, which is the correct casting number correct for a 1972 LT1 Corvette. Additionally, the engine has an L 8 1 casting date, which is December 8, 1971. That is only two months prior to the car's build date, which would put that right in the correct range for an engine casting date. It appears as if there are some machining marks on the engine pad, which would indicate that the block has been decked and the numbers were ground off. With the correct casting date and the fact that the engine pad is black and appears to have been machined, it is totally plausible that this is the correct and original engine that was installed in the car new in 1972. The also has many other correct components such as the Winters aluminum intake manifold and exhaust manifolds; even detailed items such as the alternator and most of the glass.

We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable LT1 Corvette Stingray convertible at an unbeatable value. The LT1 engine and convertible body style draw a huge premium over the standard small block and coupe body styles, especially with the low miles and having both tops. The LT1 is even more rare, collectable, and more valuable than a big block Corvette. 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. The very low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as “Actual.” Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information below to get a true sense of how nice this LT1 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.

Exterior

The Steel Cities Grey (988) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss and deep shine. The original factory bonding strips still appear to be present on all four fenders, which is an excellent sign of no accident history. The rally wheels and center caps are in fantastic condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. Please note that this car still has the original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheaper foreign made replacements. The BF Goodrich raised white letter tires have about 90% tread left. The chrome looks great as one can see in the photos. The soft top is in good condition with no rips, holes, or frayed edges. The rear window is not foggy or yellowed. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are a few tiny imperfections and small bumps in the paint around car that were too faint 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 LT1 is very clean underneath and has absolutely 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.

Window Date Codes

Please note that almost all the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro Ventilation" door windows and even the hardtop window, are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of February 11, 1972 (G11). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Black (404) interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The seats are in excellent shape with no holes, split seams, or excessive wear. There is just a very small amount of wear in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The original radio is still in the car and most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The door panels are in nice shape overall. The dash and console are in excellent shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the storage compartment behind the passenger seat. The spare is still with the car. Please note that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. 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, especially for a convertible, and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the very low original mileage.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. We have driven this LT1 about 25 miles since we purchased it. The engine runs well and idles smooth. The car 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 and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The car runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, dash lights, and wipers. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. Both fresh air vents for the passenger compartment work, which is a very common problem on C3 Corvettes without a/c. The “Door Ajar” light works and even the “Head Lamps” light on the dash works. The “Head Lamps” light goes on properly when the headlights are first turned on and goes off as it should when the headlight rise up. The entire vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door works correctly. Please note that the vacuum system works properly from both the 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. The transmission works well in first and fourth gear, but will pop out of second and third. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the power from the LT1 engine and the top down on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1972 LT1 Corvette Stingray Convertible with the M21 close-ratio 4-speed looks fantastic and is in excellent driver condition. The high-performance engine, the beautiful color combination, the great options, and having both tops make this Stingray especially important and very hard to duplicate. There are photos of the transmission VIN stamp and transmission date code. 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 LT1 and convertible Stingray models always draw a great premium over their standard counterparts. The value of these cars has gone up exponentially in recent years. They are all solid investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle 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 a rare and exceptional example like this LT1, 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.

item
number
description

VIN
1Z67L2S513731
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series, Corvette. The "67" is the body style, convertible. The fifth digit is the engine, L, correct for an LT1 model. 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 13,731st Corvette made for 1972.

Body Build Date
G11
"G" corresponds to February, and the "11" is the eleventh day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is February 11, 1972.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has a correct 3790010 casting number an LT1 1972 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
L 8 1
The "L" is December, "8" is the eighth day of the month, and the "1" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on December 8, 1971.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
3959594
The aluminum intake manifold has the correct 3959594 cast number and the correct Winters snowflake symbol for a 1972 LT1 Corvette.

Cylinder Head Left Casting Number
3973487
The left cylinder hear has a correct 3973487 casting number an LT1 1972 Corvette.

Cylinder Head Left Casting Date
E 10 1
The "E" is the fifth month of the year , "10" is the tenth day of the month, and the "1" is the last digit of the calendar year so the left cylinder head was cast on May 10, 1971.

Cylinder Head Right Casting Number
3973487
The right cylinder hear has a correct 3973487 casting number an LT1 1972 Corvette.

Cylinder Head Right Casting Date
H 31 1
The "H" is the eighth month of the year , "31" is the thirty-first day of the month, and the "1" is the last digit of the calendar year so the right cylinder head was cast on August 31, 1971.

Alternator
1100950
The 42A alternator has the correct 1100950 part number stamped on the case for 1972 LT1 Corvette without air conditioning.

Alternator Date Code
2A20
The "2" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "A" is the first moth of the year, and the "20" is the twentieth day of the month so this alternator was produced on January 20, 1972, which is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Carburetor Part Number
3989021
The Holley carburetor has a 3989021 part number stamped on the air horn, which is correct for a 1971 LT1 Corvette.

Carburetor Primary Metering Block
4519
The carburetor has the correct 4519 stamping on the primary metering block for a Holley for 1971 LT1 Corvette.

Carburetor Secondary Metering Block
6808
The carburetor has the correct 6808  stamping on the secondary metering block for a Holley for 1971 LT1 Corvette.

Carburetor Date Code
1696
 The "169" is the 169th day of the year and the "6" is the last digit of the calendar year so this carb was made on June 17, 1976.

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 Date Code
P2A31B
The "P" indicates that this is a Muncie transmission. The "2" indicates the model year, 1972. The "A" is the first month of the year, the "31" is the thirty-first day of the month, and the "B" is the gear ratio. So this is a Muncie close-ratio 4-speed transmission that was assembled on January 31, 1972, which is correct as it predates the build date of the car..

Transmission VIN Stamping
513731
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 513731, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Bell Housing
3899621
The bell housing has the correct 3899621 casting number.

Exhaust Manifold Casting Number Left 
3932461
The left exhaust manifold has the correct casting number for a 1972 LT1 Corvette.

Exhaust Manifold Casting Number Right 
3932461
The right exhaust manifold has the correct casting number for a 1972 LT1 Corvette.

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.

Passenger 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.

Hardtop Rear Window
TN
The "T" is August and the "N" is 1971 so this window is original, made in August of 1971. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

988
Steel Cities Gray

interior color code

404
Black Leather

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19467
Corvette Convertible

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Factory "Custom" Interior Trim

C07
Auxilary Hardtop

J50
Power Brakes

LT1
350ci, 255hp Engine

M21
Muncie 4-Speed Close Ratio Manual Transmission

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

N40
Power Steering

PU9
White Letter Tires

U69
AM-FM Radio