1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Manual

1Z37K2S552409

Gasoline

I am Tom Klein, a one man band doing business as TOM’S COOL CARS An Independent North Carolina Licensed & Bonded Dealer My Motto: If it’s not cool, I don’t sell it! I am also a collector & restorer. I specialize in all generation Corvettes, plus Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, European High Performance Cars & anything else cool. I attempt to be as complete as possible with my descriptions and have provided the maximum 24 large high resolution photos in this auction. Upon request I can provide a link to my photo gallery containing these and an additional 25 high resolution photos, including the frame & undercarriage, that can be viewed in a full page format. Just ask. If you have questions please call 336-372-7400 between 8:30 AM & 6 PM Eastern time any day and I will be happy to discuss this Corvette at length. I can also be reached via direct email at: tom@tomscoolcars.com To those previously watching this car during the brief time it was listed April 27 I apologize for having to relist. I billed it as a 5 day auction but neglected to select the 5 day option so it automatically listed for 7 days. It is now indeed a 5 day auction but ending Monday, not Sunday. NO RESERVE........NOR RESERVE........NO RESERVE........NO RESERVE.......NO RESERVE!!! IF NOBODY USES THE "BUY IT NOW" OPTION THE CAR SELLS TO THE HIGH BIDDER! 1972 Corvette Coupe Original All Numbers Matching 350 4 Speed. Factory Options: Power Steering, Power Brakes, Deluxe Interior, Power Windows, Tilt Telescoping Wheel, Air (no compressor presently installed) On ebay less than a month ago I sold a non-numbers matching 1970 former Big Bock Automatic Coupe with a 1975 305 Cu. in. small block installed for $14,900. On Monday, April 26, I sold a basket case #'s matching small block '68 automatic convertible to another long time Corvette collector/dealer for $7,500. That '68 Convertible was winched onto a trailer, a pickup bed full of disassembled parts loaded up, and away it went in pieces and far from under its own power! I participate in the Mecum collector car auction in Indianapolis each May and am cleaning house to make room for anticipated purchases. This '72 Coupe with a strong all numbers matching original drivetrain is offered with a Buy It Now price less than the non numbers matching '70 Coupe sold for and less than it will take to get that '68 Convertible in as good running condition. I can testify that this is a good running and driving car because based on what I had been told about it, and on a bit of a lark, I personally took delivery and drove it 800 miles back to NC in just 12 hours. I cruised it 70 to 75 mph all the way. The car performed beautifully running smooth and tracking straight as an arrow. No front end shimmy, no wierd vibrations or noises. The engine runs at 180 to 185 degrees and consistently holds strong oil pressure. The factory original tachometer registers 2,800 rpm @ 70 mph. The factory original speedometer reads precisely the same speed as my TomTom GPS. I believe the 95,500 miles shown on the odometer to be correct but obviously cannot guarantee it. All the original gauges work with the possible exception of the temp gauge which is disconnected. An aftermarket probe style temp gauge (very accurate) is in use, mounted under the dash on the driver's side and is wired to the light switch for dimming/brightening along with the other dash gauge lights. Amazingly, the clock works too and actually keeps perfect time. It’s obvious some significant bucks have been spent not long ago going through the drivetrain. I have a stack of receipts for parts since 2006 including a new clutch (see photo). The engine has been rebuilt, and rebuilt well. After 800 miles the oil looked as fresh as when I began and not a drop had been burned. The car was then garaged for two days before being moved. When it was moved there was not a drop of oil, grease, power steering fluid (new rack & pump installed) or coolant on the floor and after two weeks it hasn't leaked yet. The drivetrain in this car is tight and right. And, it is complimented by the most rust free frame and undercarriage that I have seen in a long, long time (see photos). The paint is not original and comes complete with scratches, dings and a few bubbles (bubbles in paint not the fiberglass). It is a 10 foot paint job. Painting the car back to its original factory color, Elkhart Green Metallic, would make it outstanding and increase its worth considerably. But that's the buyer's call. At the Mecum auction in Kansas City early in April a '72 Survivor 350/200 Coupe bid to $22,000 and didn't meet reserve! The interior is in good condition overall. The bottom seat cushion on the drivers side has a few holes in a seam, there is a crack in the speaker perforations on the passenger side of the dash and the tops of the window pillar trim covers are beat up where they come in contact with the T-Top latches which is common. The carpet is quite acceptable but new carpet, correct floor mats and some general interior spiffing would really make it look fresh. Although the heavy mechanical work has already been done the headlights presently need to be opened manually and the windshield wiper door is also not operating via the vacuum system. If you want A/C you will have to install a compressor and when the engine was rebuilt it was not reconnected to the heater. Please don't expect a showroom condition 38 year old car. There will be other incidentals you will find to do. All part of taking a good running classic chrome bumper C-3 and making it even better. However, the high bidder will end up with an investment that can immediately be driven and enjoyed! By the way. In photos showing the left side of the car you will notice the left rear red marker light lens is missing. It has since been replaced with a new assembly. Also, the stainless steel trim pieces for the wiper door/windshield were not on during the photo shoot. They have since been installed. Trim Tag Reads: Chevrolet J26 (Built May 26, 1972). Trim 421 (Saddle Leather Interior) 946 Paint (Elkhart Green Metallic). Engine Number: V0522CKW (Flint Plant, May 1972, 350 cu. in. 200 hp. Accompanied by the last 6 digits of the VIN: 522409. Transmission Number: P2E19A (Muncie 2:52:1Wide Ratio 4 Speed built May 19th 1972). Trans also stamped 128522409. The underlined being the last 6 digits being of the VIN. Rear Axle Number: LRW137E2 (3:36 Posi-traction built during the second shift at the Warren Plant on May 17th 1972). ENGINE: New Edelbrock Performer Carb with Electric Choke (see photos) New Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Manifold New Stock Exhaust Manifolds (nice touch vs Headers on a #’s Matching car) New HEI Electronic Distributor with Cable Tachometer Drive so original tach works. New Mallory Spark Plug Wires New Chrome Oil Pan Also a New Clutch and all related parts were installed (you get the receipts) ALSO FROM EXPERIENCED OBSERVATION: Recent New (and still like new) PPG Windshield. Recent New Master Cylinder. Recent New Front Brake Calipers & Pads. Recent New Power Steering Rack & Pump. Recent New Radiator Hoses. Recent New Stainless Steel Fuel Tank. Recent New Engine & Power Steering Belts. NO RUST in Bird Cage. T-Top Stainless Frame Pieces and Pot Metal End Pieces in Very Good Condition. Stingray side emblems in excellent condition. CORVETTE Lettering on rear fascia like new. Exhaust Bezels like new. (obviously recent) Exhaust Tips like new. (obviously recent) Front & Rear Bumper Chrome in Very Good Condition (no pitting). Recent New Michelin Symmetry P215/70/R15 Tires (at least 85% tread remaining and no indication of any unusual wear what-so-ever). FACTORY ORIGINAL 3 Clip Beauty Rings and Center Caps in excellent condition (see photos). It appears when the tires were installed either new Rally Rims were also installed or the originals were very nicely restored. T-Top Seals in very good condition. Door & Window Seals OK for now but should be replaced when car painted. Recent New Diehard Gold Battery (cranks like crazy) with shut of switch. Exhaust system in good condition. The mufflers are not as large as originals and produce an excellent exhaust note if you like more throatiness than the factory provided. Spare tire is like new. THIS CAR IS OFFERED AT NO RESERVE WITH A "BUY IT NOW" OPTION OF $13,500. IF NO ONE GRABS IT FOR THE "BUY IT NOW" PRICE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION ON MONDAY, MAY 3RD, THE HIGH BIDDER WINS IT AND OWNS IT. PLEASE DO NOT BID (OR SELECT BUY IT NOW) UNLESS YOU ARE AS SERIOUS AS A HEART ATTACK AND HAVE CLEARED FUNDS IN HAND. Thanks. TERMS: The Winning Bidder (the Buyer) should contact me by phone within 24 hours to make arrangement to conclude the purchase and take delivery of the vehicle within 7 days. I do not collect non-refundable deposits or impose additional documentation fees or collect sales tax. Taxes, registration and title fees are the Buyer’s responsibility when and where the vehicle is registered and titled. An out of state buyer wishing to drive the car home can acquire a 30 day tag from my local DMV office which is open Monday-Friday. Upon receipt of cleared funds in full the Buyer will immediately receive a properly executed Clear Title, Dealer Transfer of Title and a Bill of Sale in the amount paid. I accept Cash On Delivery (COD) or Certified funds via Direct Bank to Bank Wire Transfer only. Both of these methods facilitate immediate delivery of the vehicle. Upon payment the sale becomes final. No warranty is expressed or implied. SHIPPING: Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the Buyer. It's best to shop around. I suggest that you Google "Auto Transport." Numerous companies will come up in the search results. You can also go to USHIP and get quotes from a pool of companies competing for your business and read reviews of those companies written by their prior customers. Again, if you have any questions or to request additional high resolution photos that can be viewed in a full page format please don’t hesitate to call me during business hours eastern time any day of the week at 336-372-7400, or email tom@tomscoolcars.com I will be happy to discuss the car at length. Thank you. Tom Klein Tom’s Cool CarsOn Apr-29-10 at 20:09:37 PDT, seller added the following information: I MENTION ABOVE A "BUY IT NOW" PRICE OF $13,500. WHEN THE CAR WAS INITIALLY LISTED THAT BUY IT NOW PRICE WAS DISPLAYED. HOWEVER, AS EBAY HAS SUBSEQUENTLY EXPLAINED, SINCE I DID NOT SET A RESERVE PRICE THE BUY IT NOW OPTION WAS AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED WHEN THE FIRST BID WAS PLACED (FIGURE THAT OUT). HOWEVER, I PERSONALLY HAVE NOT REMOVED THE BUY IT NOW OPTION IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE CAR PRIOR TO THE AUCTION END. EBAY HAS ALSO EXPLAINED HOW TO WORK THAT OUT SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LET ME KNOW. SORRY FOR ANY CONFUSION.