Here’s another Chevelle that the owner acquired with the intention of performing a restoration, but as we all know, life often gets in the way of our best intentions.  Sometimes, it doesn’t take very long to realize our visions will never materialize, but this one’s been sitting for 15 years now.  Kudos to the seller for finally deciding to get this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle into the hands of somebody who will have the time to get this one back on the road, plus we’d also like to thank Barn Finds reader Mitchell G. for locating this Chevy here on Craigslist in Lynchburg, Virginia, and sending in the tip!  An asking price of $7,900 has been posted, with no mention of a best offer being considered.

Although it’s not exactly eye candy, the exterior doesn’t seem all that bad for having sat outside all these years, with the sheet metal still appearing to be fairly solid for the most part.  There’s a dent on the passenger-side fender, and the grille is missing, but a replacement front bumper will be provided.  The back bumper is sagging but still attached, so perhaps it can be salvaged when the repairs in this area are made.  Whether to keep that hood or replace it with a base-model component will also be something for the next owner to ponder, as will be whether or not to keep this one stock, turn it into an SS clone, or build a Restomod.

This one’s equipped with the somewhat confusing V8 billed as the 402, and with the focus largely shifting from performance to economy for many buyers by 1972, it was still a pretty potent offering for the period.  This is another case where the car is said to have been running when parked, but with a decade and a half of inactivity, the engine will likely require some sort of attention before it’s ready for prolonged operation again.  A few new parts are said to be included, such as fender wells, an Excel distributor, and a fresh carburetor.  The Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission is also still present.

While far from perfect, the interior seems decent overall for a car that’s not been inside a garage for such a long time.  Just replacing the driver’s door panel and installing a new carpet would probably work wonders for the appearance inside, and I’m impressed by how sturdy and straight the top area of the rocker panel looks.  What are your thoughts on this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle?  Which restoration path would you choose here?