Conv, #'s Match, LS5 454ci, STUNNING CONDITION, Red/Black, Only 39,445 Miles

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Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful completely numbers matching 1972 Big Block Corvette Stingray Convertible in absolutely fantastic condition and with the original high performance 454ci LS5 engine and only 39,445 original miles. The car is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of Mille Miglia Red (989) over Black Leather (404). This iconic color combination is 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. This Stingray comes with a wealth of documentation including the original “Protect-O-Plate,” original owner's manual, Chevrolet Consumer Information Booklet, 1972 Chevrolet Emission Systems book, Warranty booklet, Wheel Trim Ring Instruction Sheet, a couple service records dating back to 1972, a Bill of Sale from 1999 when the original owner sold the car, and an appraisal from 2000 showing the car had 32,000 miles at that time, which is another great verification of the very low original mileage.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in November of 1971. Even very detailed parts like the intake, distributor, and even all of the window glass is all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 506360, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car and pictured in this ad. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured.

This car is verified as an original 454ci LS5 in a number of ways. First, the original “Protect-O-Plate” that verifies all the options. Additionally, on the engine pad is stamped “CSS.” This suffix code denotes an LS5 with an automatic transmission. The car is also confirmed as an original and authentic LS5 by the fifth digit of the VIN. In 1972 only the big block LS5 Corvettes with have an “W” in this spot like this car does, a base motor Corvettes will always have an “K” in the fifth digit of the VIN and an LT1 will have an “L.”

We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable big block Corvette Stingray convertible at an unbeatable value. The big block and convertible body style draw a great premium over the standard small block and coupe body styles. 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 low mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title which 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 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 Mille Miglia Red (989) exterior is in excellent condition for its age. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth finish, and deep shine. All four factory bonding strips on all four fenders appears to be in place and intact, which would indicate that this Corvette has a no-hit body and has never been in an accident. The chrome looks great with no pitting. The soft top is in terrific condition with no rips, holes, or frayed edges. The rear window is clear and not foggy or yellowed. 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 Goodyear Eagle raised white letter tires have plenty of treat left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As to be expected from a paintjob with this many years on there is some checking visible and 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. 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.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro Ventilation" door windows and the windshield are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of November 2, 1971 (D02). Original glass is another good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Black Leather (404) interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in excellent condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The seats are in excellent shape with no holes or excessive wear. There is just the minimal amount of wear in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out and a place on the left headrest where the thread is starting to stretch. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The radio works well and gets good reception. Please note that the car has a Corvette specific radio made for this car so most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for the installation. The door panels are in nice shape overall. The dash and console are in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. 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. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car.

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. The original numbers matching 454ci LS5 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 strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. Even the original ignition shielding, air cleaner, and valve covers are all still in place.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, horn, and wipers. Even very detailed items such as the “Door Ajar” light and the “Head Lamp” light on the dash work. The “Head Lamp” light is there to show that the headlights have risen properly; the light goes on when the headlamps go on then goes off when the headlight buckets have fully raised. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself blows cold. 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. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the power from the big block engine and the top down on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1972 LS5 454ci Corvette Stingray Convertible looks fantastic and is in excellent condition and truly an investment grade classic. The big block engine, very low original miles, beautiful color combination, excellent condition, 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, especially for a rare and particularly desirable models like this LS5, 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, 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 big block and convertible Stingray models always draw a great premium over the 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 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.

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number
description*

VIN
1Z67W2S506360
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, W, correct for an 454 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 6,360th Corvette made for 1972.

Body Build Date
D02
"D" corresponds to November and "02" is the Second day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is November 2nd, 1971.

Engine Code
T0921
"T" means the engine was build in the Tonawanda, New York.  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
CSS
This means the motor was intended for a 1972 454ci Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
506360
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 506360, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3999289
The engine block has the correct 3999289 casting number for a 1972 454 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
I 1 71
"I" is September, "1" is the first day of the month, and "71" is the last digits of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on September 1st, 1971. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
6263753
This intake manifold is correct and original for a 1972 454ci corvette with a 6263753 stamping.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
I 15 71
"I" is September, "15" is the fifteenth day of the month, and "71" is the last digits of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on September 15th, 1971. 

Distributor
1112051
This distributor is correct and original for a 1972 454ci corvette with a 1112051 stamping

Distributor Date Code
1 F 28
"1" is the last digit of the calendar year, "F" denotes the month, and "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month meaning this distributor was made on June 28th, 1971.

Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3969869
This exhaust manifold is correct and original for a 72 Corvette with a LS5 with a 3969869 casting number

Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3380828
This exhaust manifold is correct and original for a 72 Corvette with a LS5 with a 3380828 casting number

Windshield
YN
"Y" denotes the month October, and "N" denotes the year 1971, meaning this window was made in October of 1971.

Driver's Window
AN
"A" denotes the month September, and "N" denotes the year 1971, meaning this window was made in September of 1971.

Passenger Window
LN
"L" denotes the month March, and "N" denotes the year 1971, meaning this window was made in March of 1971.

Transmission VIN stamping
506360
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 506360, are stamped on the transmission and pictured below, meaning this transmission is original to this car.