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No Reserve 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

It might not be perfect, but this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray not only presents very nicely, but a raft of recent work means that this is an eye-catching classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately. It is the sort of classic that should attract plenty of attention wherever it goes, and this attention would be for all of the right reasons. The warmer weather makes the whole idea of cruising the open roads in this car seem like an attractive proposition, and the fact that the Corvette has been listed for sale here on eBay in a No Reserve auction just increases the desirability even further. The Chevy is located in Englishtown, New Jersey, and strong bidding has pushed the price along to $19,100. This is a winner-take-all proposition, so someone will be going home with a truly iconic classic very soon.

I have to say that the Ontario Orange Corvette presents exceptionally well, and it is pretty hard to find much to be critical of visually. The paint has a really pleasing depth of shine to it, with no signs of any cracking or fatigue in the underlying fiberglass. The owner supplies some good photos of the Stingray’s underside, and it looks to be clean of everything bar some very minor dustings of surface corrosion in a few spots. Actual rot doesn’t appear to be an issue, and there are no signs of any fluid leaks when you look around under the vehicle. The 1972 model year marked the last where the Corvette wore chrome bumpers at either end, and these, along with the remaining external trim, the glass, and the wheels, all seem to be in excellent condition. The owner does note one fault, and it is not entirely surprising to learn that this revolves around the headlights. These do operate properly, but a vacuum leak means that these must be raised and lowered by hand. The owner admits that he simply hasn’t gotten around to addressing this problem, but with the rest of the car appearing to be so good, at least it will provide something for the buyer to tinker with once they get the car home.

The Dark Saddle trim inside the Corvette looks extremely nice for one very good reason, and that is because the vast majority of it is less than a year old. The Stingray received new covers on the seats, new door trims, new A-Pillar trims, and a new carpet set. The result of all of this work is quite pleasing, although the carpet does need some minor adjustment to improve its fit in the footwells and around the transmission tunnel. There are also a couple of plastic pieces that are showing some wear, but there is nothing that requires urgent attention. A Pioneer radio/cassette player has been fitted in place of the original radio, and a Hurst shifter now pokes out of the console. Otherwise, it all appears to be essentially original. Power windows and a tilt wheel should help to make any journey just that bit more comfortable.

This is not a numbers-matching vehicle, but the 350ci crate engine from those nice people at Goodwrench is a relatively recent addition. This wears an aluminum Edelbrock intake, while spent gases exit via headers and a dual exhaust. The Corvette also features a 4-speed manual transmission, power steering, and a thematically-controlled electric fan to help keep the 350 cool. The engine bay looks very tidy, but this classic isn’t all about appearances. The engine runs well, and if you check the YouTube video at the bottom of this article, you will have a chance to hear this for yourself. The Stingray is said to drive nicely, the clutch and transmission operate smoothly, and the power disc brakes bring things to a halt very effectively. It would seem that it is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately, and wants for nothing.

No Reserve listings are always a tempting proposition because it means that potential buyers aren’t diving into a bidding war with no idea what sort of minimum price the seller is expecting to achieve. They are even more tempting when the classic on offer is as nice as this 1972 Corvette would appear to be. There are a few little jobs that need doing, and that should help to satisfy an enthusiast who is addicted to tinkering. However, with none of these issues being urgent, it is a car that could potentially satisfy the person who just wants to get out and enjoy the classic car ownership experience on the open road. Being the last of the “chrome bumper” Corvettes will also make it very attractive to plenty of people, and when you combine all of these factors, it’s pretty easy to see why the bidding has been strong up to this point. What will be interesting will be to see what the final sale price is because this is a car that would seem to have plenty to offer.

Comments

  1. Avatar leiniedude Member

    Remove T tops, back glass and enjoy!

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    • Avatar Mitchell Member

      I second that motion

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  2. Avatar Turbo

    Meh

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  3. Avatar james malone Member

    I have the 69 convertible version of this car, thanks to Barn Finds. Having had any number of higher performing cars than this, I can’t think of one, especially for a mid 20K price tag, that I enjoy walking up to in my garage, firing up, and just going for a drive down the coast,through the mountains, or to the store. Everyday driver? You bet! If you have the room and the cash, just pull the trigger, drive the heck out of it, and consider it money well spent; you won’t be sorry.

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  4. Avatar don

    Orange with a tan interior ? I guess thats what it came with stock , but a black interior would look a lot better against the orange

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  5. Avatar Karl

    Looks like a pretty darn nice mild driver the paint looks good rebuilt engine it should give the buyer many trouble free years of service!

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  6. Avatar JoeNYWF64

    Can u tell if the birdcage is good by just takin a test drive with roof panels off? Then again, i guess these things may have squeaked even when new.
    Not that great driver’s side fender/door alignment or wiper cowl cover/hood alignment – then again i guess factory builds were not too fussy back then either.
    This is 1 car u wana gas up yourself in Jersey, tho technically you STILL are not allowed to touch the nozzle! lol I imagine back in the day of full serve nationwide, many careless attendants spilled the gas on the decklid or worse, knicked the paint.

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    • Avatar Dave

      Back in my pump jockey days, the station owner (remember those?) instructed me that if a Vette driver or motorcycle rider wanted to pump their own gas I was to hand them the nozzle. If they wanted you to pump it, you wrapped the end of the nozzle with a rag. Most times they tipped you when you did that.

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  7. Avatar Guardstang

    I would have least put fancier valve covers on.

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  8. Avatar TimM

    I used to drive the same car minus the 350 to work for the water delivery company in the 80’s it was the highlight of my day!! His was a four speed as well but had a big block 454 in it!! The orange with the tan interior I wasn’t thrilled about but even back then it got a lot of people rubber necking!! The color actually grew on me!!!

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  9. Avatar Steve Bush Member

    Seems like a very nice driver that needs very little to be even better. As long as it doesn’t get bid up to crazy numbers, it’s a good deal.

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  10. Avatar Randy Hogan

    Very sharp classic stingray, only wish they had a smoother ride. Looks great though.

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  11. Avatar MikeK

    Lots of overspray, ill-fitting panels, and if those seat covers are new, maybe the trim shop should pay a little closer attention to detail… like the trim on the driver’s seat. At first glance it’s nice, but I would certainly want to take a very close look at this on in person.

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  12. Avatar leiniedude Member

    Ended:Jun 21, 2020 , 9:30PM
    Winning bid:US $21,600.00
    [ 39 bids ]

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