1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevelle SS 350 convertible

Matching Numbers 350 V8 Engine

350 Automatic

1D67J2R562552

Clear

Gasoline

Here for your consideration is our 1972 CHEVELLE SS 350 CONVERTIBLE. YES, ITS A REAL SS MATCHING NUMBERS CAR! Sorry for the long text; but if youtake time to read it - it should tell you all you need to know. This car is an Original SS Convertible - NOT a CLONE or FAKE SS. I have the ORIGINAL Protect-O-Plate but I do NOT have the window sticker. I haven’t torn the car apart to find the build sheet. It may or may not be there. Questions often arise regarding proving authenticity of a true SS. There is an obscure feature on the instrument panel of 1972 SS Chevelles. Although the 72 SS has the same circular gauges as 70 and 71 cars; it's not widely known that 1972 SS Chevelles have a "Fasten Seat Belt" light which appears as a small horizontal round corner light located below the heater controls to the right of the radio controls. Reproduction dashes often used to fake an SS are designed to fit 70-72, but do NOT have the seat belt light opening. Although the panel has lost the shiny chrome luster on its edges, This particular car HAS the correct circular gauges WITH the correct seat belt light only used on 1972 Chevelles, and a few late production 1971's. Hope this info helps anyone contemplating purchasing this vehicle. REASON WE ARE SELLING: We have WAY too many cars (14) - and need to “Thin the Herd.” Our money is tied up into too many rolling savings accounts.If you truly want a nice original SS Convertible and have funds available - Please do not feel shy about making an offer on this car. Although my asking price is in the range of HARDTOP vehicles, we can be a little flexible. Check out the other auctions. Hardtops for $37K are typical. Why not have a CONVERTIBLE SSinstead? Please be realistic though. Ridiculously low offers, however, will not be considered. We are serious about selling this car - so please be serious about your offer. ALSO - please do not make frivolous offers. My acceptable price is definitely lower than my buy it now price - but please do not fool around and probe around typing in numbers to find my acceptable selling price and thereby 'accidentally' buy this car by mistake and ruin this auction for me. FEATURES:The Original Protect-O-Plate Indicates the Following:VIN Number: 1D67J2R562552Engine Code: TO325CKD - Tonawanda Engine, Build Date -March 25, 1972, 350 V8 175 H.P., 4 Barrel Engine with 350 Auto.Trans.Axle Code: CCH0811 - 2.73 Posi Rear EndCarb Code: C - Carter 4 bbl Transmission Code: Y2C18 - 350 Turbo Hydramatic, Built March 18, 1972Original Owner: Name Deleted for Privacy of Orig. Owner, Woodruff, South CarolinaPurchase Date: May 1, 1972 This car is a MATCHING NUMBERS 350 SS with Automatic Transmission. This car has been well kept and was repainted a number of years ago (I was told 5 years ago, but who knows.). The car shows well and is EXCELLENT “Driver Quality”. This car gets a ZILLION compliments and “Thumbs Up” every time its driven. You will NOT be anonymous driving this car. It really draws attention! Drive it the way it is and enjoy - or restore it for investment. IMPORTANT NOTE: As you view this car you’ll note that is NOT a show car. Before you rip it apart with negative criticism, please know that I’ve purposely left it in its present condition to enable me to offer it at a MUCH lower price and make it more affordable to a broader audience. Rest assured - this car is NO junker. Surprisingly a number of people have asked me if I restored the car myself, or was it original. Its TRULY a GREAT LOOKING CAR - but It needs a new top and a good measure of detailing to bring it up to where is should be. When I bought this car I was planning on installing a whole bunch of options like Power Windows, Power Trunk Release, Firestone Wide Ovals, and every other option I could get my hands on. I was even planning on removing the engine to highly detail the engine bay, the engine, and the suspension. Had I accomplished all of the above, I would need to add thousands of extra dollars to the price of this car to get my money back out of it. It made better sense to me to sell it as it is - to enable a broader group of potential buyers the chance to afford a car like this. EXTERIOR: Factory Correct GM Code 65 Flame Orange (this is the original color of this car) Base Coat/Clear Coat with White D-88 SS Sport Stripes. Mostly Shines like a mirror - Body is VERY solid in very decent shape - No dents, but has a few small chips and paint anamolies. - NOT flawless perfect. Bottom line is - you can surely drive this car and be proud to be seen in it - but its NOT a “show” car. White convertible top needs replaced. Sadly the top has those common horizontal side stress tears between back window and side window. If it wasn’t for that - the top would be perfectly fine for a long while. The Power Top motor works Great. Factory SS wheels are nice. Trunk is very clean. Floor pan, Trunk pan and quarter panels are very nice. Exhaust system is original style and is in fine shape with correct SS exhaust tips. Has B.F. Goodrich T/A’s which have plenty of tread on them. INTERIOR: Very decent condition. White A-52 Bench seat interior with column shift automatic. Original dash in excellent condition. A/C vents and plastic chrome trim has faded. Car has full SS instrument gauges. Former owner opted to install aftermarket gauge cluster below the dash to benefit from receiving more info like Oil Pressure which is not shown on the original gauges. This was on my list to restore back to original. Car has the Original SS sport wheel. Odometer reads 81,000 which I was told is original mileage - but can't prove it. Door panels were newly replaced when I bought the car. Carpet is original but a bit sun bleached. Front seat belts are white which is not correct. The black originals are in a box in the trunk. It was that way when I bought it. The Convertible Top motor works with no problems. DRIVETRAIN: Original Matching Numbers 350 Engine and really runs GREAT. Transmission shifts perfectly fine. Car steers straight and true. I’ve driven the car for hours in 100 degree heat and it has no problems. This SS is equipped with a brand new CORRECT rebuilt Carter 4 barrel carburetor. I even managed to acquire one with the correct date code range. The Protect-O-Plate stipulates that the car had a Carter Carb and not aRochester. Therefore I tracked down a Carter Carb and replaced the Edelbrock which had no business being there. Car has the Factory Cruise Control Option which is presently disconnected. Not sure if it will work or not when is reconnected. Its a RARE option worth keeping. Under the hood is largely untouched. It even has a number of the correct tower clamps still in use. Frankly, it doesn’t look like the engine has ever been out of the car. It runs great and doesn’t smoke, so I figure - “If its not broke, don’t fix it.” Engine compartment, drivetrain, and suspension shows the typical dirt and wear from semi regular use. Everything is solid and no rust - but its not pretty. This car is equipped with Factory Air Conditioning. The system the original R-12 system. The compressor spins when you turn it on. However, It doesn’t blow cold air. Some seals are probably gone; and/or the system needs to be recharged. I haven’t messed with it beyond that. I have tried to be forthright and as detailed as possible to enable you to see the true condition of this vehicle. I don't like complaints and I'm sure you don't like surprises. See the NADA Guide for current value. I have priced the car WAY below what I feel it is worth. I have factored in all imperfections and wear into my price. It is what it is. The pictures speak for themselves. Its not a show car but its also not priced like a show car either. ($50,000 or above as shown on NADA)Bottom line - this is a VERY NICE CAR that is NICELY EQUIPPED, ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERS SS CONVERTIBLE for an affordable price. FACTORY OPTIONS: • AU3 - Power Door Locks• A01 - Soft Ray Tinted Glass• A52 - Bench Seat• C06 - Power Convertible Top• C60 Four Season Air Conditioning• D33 - Remote Sport Side Mirror• D34 - Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror• D88 - Sport Stripes -White• F41 - Front & Rear Sport Suspension• G80 - Positraction Rear• J50 - Power Brakes• JL2 - Front Disc Brakes• K79 - 42 Amp H.D. Alternator• L85 - 175 H.P. 350 V8- 4 Barrel Carb - Matching Numbers• M40 - Turbo Hydramatic Automatic Trans.• NK4 - Sport Steering Wheel• N40 - Power Steering• PM7 - F-6015 White Letter Tires - SS• UF1 - Rear View Mirror Lamp• U25 - Trunk Light• U26 - Underhood Light• U27 - Glove Box Light• U29 - Instrumental Panel Courtesy Lights• U35 - Electric Clock• U76 - Windshield Antenna• V01 - H.D. Radiator• V30 - Front & Rear Bumper Guards• ZJ9 - Auxiliary Lighting Group• Z09 - Performance Rear Axle• Z14 - Air Condition Body, Convertible• Z15 - SS Sport Equipment..IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS - PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK!YOU ARE MAKING AN OFFER TO OWN THIS CAR - NOT FOR A CHANCE TO COME LOOK AT IT AND DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO BUY IT OR NOT. WHEN YOU MAKE AN OFFER, AND I ACCEPT IT - YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. This is NOT a fire sale. I am selling this car to "thin the herd" a bit. Too many cars. If you do not intend to buy this vehicle then please don’t make an offer on it. If you truly don't have the money available - please don't make an offer. If you truly want a a nicely equipped SS Chevelle CONVERTIBLE for enjoyment and a great profit potential - I enthusiastically invite you to make an offer. NOTE: This car is also for sale locally. I therefore reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time.Thank you for viewing this auction. Please note that a $2000 non-refundable deposit is due within 2 business days after your auction is accepted. Full balance of sale is due within 7 days of close of auction. Please note that 100% of the funds will need to be received and CLEARED before this car is shipped out! Shipping is 100% responsibility of the buyer. TERMS: PLEASE HAVE YOUR FUNDS OR FINANCES READY WHEN YOU MAKE AN OFFER ON THIS CAR. WINNING BIDDER MUST CONTACT US WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER WE ACCEPT YOUR OFFER. WE WILL FAX A PURCHASE CONTRACT WHICH MUST BE SIGNED AND FAXED BACK. WINNING BIDDER MUST PAY A $2000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT VIA PAYPAL. NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER CLOSE OF AUCTION. REMAINING BALANCE CAN BE PAID VIA BANK TRANSFER ORCASH IN HAND. IF YOU CAN"T COMPLETE THIS TRANSACTION WITHIN 7 DAY TIME FRAME - AN ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT- (10% OF THE REMAINING BALANCE) WILL BE REQUIRED TO "HOLD" THE CAR FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5 DAYS. WE CANNOT WAIT AROUND FOR YOU TO SELL OFF A CAR TO RAISE FUNDS OR HAVE YOUR BANK SEND OUT AN APPRAISER ETC. • CAR IS SOLD - AS IS. NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. PREFER CASH IN HAND OR WIRE TRANSFER FROM YOUR BANK TO OURS. I have tried to provide an honest description of this vehicle based on my personal knowledge and the documentation in my possession. Note that all text elements provided here are for the purpose of description only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to exercise due diligence and to thoroughly inspect the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition, authenticity and value and to bid based solely upon their judgment and findings. I reserve the right to cancel any bid where the bidder has negative feedback for nonpayment or failure to complete a transaction. Bidders with less than 10 transactions to their score must contact me before placing a bid to discuss procedure. I reserve the right to cancel a bid if the bidder refuses to answer my communications, if any, during the auction. If you do not intend to buy this vehicle then please don’t bid on the car! .Shipping is solely the responsibility of the buyer. Car will be released ONLY after ALL funds have cleared BUYER's account and are fully available to me in my bank. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF THIS CHEVELLE AND FOR READING ALL OF THIS LENGTHY TEXT.