1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Convertible

502

turbo hydramatic 400

1D67H2K658632

Clear

Up for auction is my 72 Chevelle convertible. I purchased this car in Minnesota from the original owner in 1987. This car has never been in an accident or fender bender since I have owned it and the original owner assured me of the same. This flame orange (please note, not red) car came out of the GM factory as an air conditioned Malibu convertible with a 350 engine. Over the years with various replacement parts, including cowl induction hood, heavy duty front and rear sway bars and SS steering wheel it became a Chevelle SS. Some highlights follow:1. New 502 HO GM crate engine #12568778 with just over 2000 miles on it.2. New power convertible top with rear glass window, new pads and well liner and top boot.3. New seat upholstery, with all new padding replaced on the front and rear bench seats.4. New ceramic coated headers, new Delco 78 series battery, and new 750 cfm Edelbrock carb with electric choke.5. Front disc, rear drum6. 12 bolt posi rear end.7. BFG Radial TA tires with just over 4000 miles use.8. Flowmaster mufflers with 3" mid pipes and 2.5" tailpipes with stainless tips.9. 4 core radiator with never an overheating problem in Reno's hot summers. Pretty much runs at 180 degrees.10. Original steering box replaced with close ratio model, KYB gas adjust shocks at the corners. I had the car repainted over 10 years ago with the original flame orange, paint code 65, with a clear coat. The finish still looks nice, when polished color really pops, but not show quality and a few chips in the paint. The chrome is original. If I had to rate the exterior paint and chrome maybe a 7 out of a possible 10. This car definitely gets praise and thumbs up when driven on the street. It passed the Nevada smog test. The car is tuned for Reno's altitude of approx. 5000' above sea level so the carb and timing would have to be recalibrated for a lower altitude.