The seller bought this ’72 Corvette intending to restore it. But as is so often the case, too many projects and too little time will preclude him/her from getting around to it. It rests in a partially open shed, so it’s not protected much from the elements. The convertible, which is minus an engine and transmission, is available here on eBay for another party to fix it up. Located in Alma, Georgia, the current bid stands at $6,800.
For yet another year, the 1972 Chevy Corvette was little changed. But that outing would mark the final year for several things. For example, this was the last run for chrome front bumpers, side bright “egg crate” grilles, and removable rear windows. Also, the M22 “Rock Crusher” transmission was no longer offered. And, due to increased emissions controls, engines were further restricted which also reduced horsepower. Despite all that, production output would continue to grow, and 27,000 Corvettes would be bought that year, 6,500 of which were convertibles like the seller’s vehicle.
Besides being devoid of a motor or automatic transmission, this ‘Vette has a raised hood with a huge hump instead of what would have been stock over top of the 350 cubic inch V8 that once lived in this car. The convertible top, which has seen better days, doesn’t look factory as far as the rear window is concerned. But we’re told the body is solid with no cracks in the fiberglass, lending itself to perhaps an easier restoration.
Demand for the Corvette convertible had been declining almost every year since the coupe was introduced in 1963. In 1972, only one in four Chevy sports cars produced were of the drop-top variety. So, given the likely survival rate of the ’72 ‘Vette convertible may mean than perhaps only 1,500 may be left. Does that rarity lend itself to restoring the car as it was built (though not numbers matching) or go for the restomod look which appears to already have been started?
Chicken Coop find
put an LS crate engine and convert it to a 6 speed manual tranny needs to be priced under 7500.00
I am torn on this one…..save it? For sure, but the frame/cage may be rotted out by the tin worm, being stored outside and on the ground.
Need to check it out in person….and buy it right.
Probably a big challenge, but anything worth saving can be sorted if you put in some sweat equity, and have some good resources, cash (and some good buddies!).
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Not enough usable pictures. The lack of frame/birdcage pix stops me. The last and only car I bought on eBay had structure rust that the seller didn’t disclose. Cool car but beyond my ability to fix.
If it was an LT-1 with in Bryar Blue, then maybe.
Craig is 100% correct. No mention of birdcage or frame. BTW Craig- are you from PA?
Cheers
GPC
Hi GPC, I am from Michigan, and it looks as though this auction ended with RNM at $3,500.
The BIN is $6,800…..the show must go on……..👍
Hi GPC, I am from Michigan, and it looks as though this auction ended with RNM at $3,500.
The BIN is $6,800…..the show must go on……..👍
Anybody else’s see the chickens ????
What year steering column ? Look a little odd maybe mid 80s not sure the wipers were on column 👍
This probably needs more work than the avg, person can take on. It seems they all are quick to take it apart but choke on the cost of parts and restoration process.
If I had this little Chevy, I build me a 427 and hang a 4 speed m21 or m22 behind it and drive like it was stolen!
This would be a good resto mod project. As long as it’s solid underneath. At least I would feel guilty about cutting up a collectable. Again no guilt in driving this one and putting a ton of miles on it.
What a mess!
So many vettes left to rot..blow up the motor and that’s the end for them..I’m sure some one will buy it..he may be lookin at a lots of bucks.if frame and body damage..$$$$….not original.hood on this car..hard to tell anything bout the car with these bad pictures..I buy nothing unless I pull it out and look for rot or frame rot..it’s gotta run and be able to be put back together..I’m sure they drove the crapout of it with a blown motor..
Scary…one of the “must see in person”.. cage probably awful,Georgia is not kind to cars.also no drivetrain..3500 car by pics
This makes me feel better about the orange 72 vette that was featured a week or more ago. It looks descent-but has not run in many years. Its a t-top car with a 4spd. and a rough non-running 350.It appears the frame and birdcage looked good with the extra pics the seller sent. It needs to be gone through-but only 82k. $7400 plus1,500 to ship it across the country. I have posted many comments-some a little goofy since my writings are a bit off at times and i miss spell, but i mean well and like to add my perspective. This one I want to share with barn finds readers so i will do my first post with the vette and also my 71 purple duster just got to figure out getting pics posted