The second generation of Chevy's Corvette has quietly been gaining popularity among collectors over the last several years. One look at this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 383 and it's easy to see why. Fully repainted in a shimmering silver, this C2 features a useful rear luggage rack, complementing its signature T-Tops and sinewy Coke-bottle shape.
Inside, we find a stock and correct appearing black leather interior. A center console separates a pair of bucket seats, while a three-spoke, power-assisted steering wheel sits ahead of a large 160 mph speedometer and 7,000 rpm tachometer. A quintet of auxiliary gauges sits above a retro-styled AM/FM/AUX/Bluetooth head unit, while simple wheel-controlled HVAC controls and a shift pattern diagram sit near the well-placed shifter.
Although it came from the factory with an LT1, this Corvette benefits from an even more potent 383 cubic-inch BluePrint Engines stroker crate V-8 engine. This potent small block comes with lightweight aluminum heads, a mild performance cam, and a single Holley four-barrel carburetor. A true dual exhaust system feeds into a set of sweet-sounding FlowMaster mufflers, and with approximately 300 miles on it since installation, this engine has barely been broken in. Power is routed through a tried-and-true four-speed manual transmission, also with approximately 300 miles on its newly installed clutch.
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Full Silver Repaint T-Tops Luggage Rack BluePrint Engines Crate Motor 383 Stroker V8 Approx 300 Miles on Motor Aluminum Heads Performance Cam Holley Four Barrel Four Speed Manual New Clutch Dual Exhaust FlowMasters Black Leather Interior Power Windows Power Steering Tilt Wheel Four Wheel Power Disc Brakes Rallye Wheels BFG Tires Owner's Manual
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 383 rides on an independent front suspension with a transverse leaf-spring setup in the rear. Fifteen-inch Rallye wheels are wrapped in 245/60R-15 BFG tires, with power disc brakes hiding behind at all four corners, ready to scrub off speed whenever called upon. This well-done C2 is a prime example of how good this generation can look and drive with only a couple of carefully selected upgrades. If you are one of the millions who adore the second generation of the Corvette, this is the car you've been waiting for. Don't wait, call today!
