1972 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 350/200 CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a numbers-matching ZQ3 Turbo-Fire 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission. Finished in Mille Miglia Red with a white soft top over a Firethorn Red vinyl interior, this C3 convertible is now offered by the seller with the original order sheet, DMV history reports, receipts, and a clear title.

Highlights

• One of 2,478 Chevrolet Corvettes painted Mille Miglia Red for the 1972 model year
• Kept in climate-controlled area since late 90s restoration 
• Power options include windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes 
• R134a air conditioning system 

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: South Carolina 

EXTERIOR

• Mille Miglia Red paint 
• White convertible top 
• Color-matched removable hardtop 
• Hideaway headlights 
• Driver-side chrome mirror

Updates

• New convertible top 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Rally wheels
• 225/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires 

INTERIOR

• Firethorn Red vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter
• Air conditioning 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering 
• Rear speaker system 
• Original AM/FM stereo
• Under dash-mounted aftermarket Bluetooth-capable stereo 

Updates

• Air conditioning system has been converted to R134a 
• New window switches 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Battery
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 12,849 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

Imperfections 

• A new fuel gauge has been installed but it does not work due to an electrical issue

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• ZQ3 Turbo-Fire 350ci V8
  • 200 horsepower 
  • 8.5:1 compression ratio
  • Four-barrel carburetor  

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• Positraction rear end 
  • 3.08 gears
• Power four-wheel disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, G29 - February 29, 1972
• TRIM, 407 - Firethorn Red vinyl upholstery
• PAINT, 973 - Mille Miglia Red

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• A new fuel gauge and fuel sending unit have been installed but they do not work due to an electrical issue
• Original radio is operable but needs attention
• Minor cosmetic imperfections are visible on the exterior

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Original order sheet
• DMV history reports
• Receipts from previous ownership