Classic Vintage Chevy, 350 V8, Auto, Air, Yellow, Cruiser

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle -- Description

This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is a car you can drive. Not just anyone, I mean you, the person waiting for a great car that doesn't cost too much. This one is affordable, it's got a great powertrain, bright paint, and comfortable interior inside, adding up to a car that's a great balance of features and price. If you're not interested in paying extra for a pedigree, then this Chevelle is for you. The Code 56 Cream Yellow paint... is this car's original color, it's held up in very good condition and looks great on the A-body shape. It's plenty flashy, thanks in large help to the painted-on black SS stripes, but the cool color is at the same time very easy on the eyes, especially when it glows in the sunlight. No, it's not a $20,000 paint job and shows a few flaws here and there, but it was competently done with straight bodywork underneath and good gaps all around. Those black SS stripes, a cowl-induction hood, and SS badges give it street presence, and honestly, buying a Chevelle without stripes is like buying an ice cream cone without the ice cream. What's the point? The chrome bumpers are in good shape and have an appropriate look, and up against the yellow paint, the stainless trim, particularly the wheel arch moldings, looks fantastic. The car originally came with code 713 dark green interior but was smartly swapped to elegant white for great effect when matched with the yellow exterior. The seats are in nice shape and show well, but the color isn't overwhelming thanks to black carpets and a matching black dash. Given the car's rugged simplicity, there are no major modifications or alterations inside, just nicely restored components that more than live up to the standards set by the exterior. The factory center gauge cluster is augmented by a SunPro column-mounted tachometer and set of three auxiliary gauges under the dash, and an aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel replaces the original unit. The R134a upgraded A/C unit is still controlled by the factory dials, and tunes are now controlled by a modern Kenwood AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth/iPod head unit. Aside from some minor signs of use here and there, the interior is as nicely preserved as the exterior, including the trunk which is properly finished with a correct mat and full-sized spare. The engine is a 350 cubic inch V8 and the usual bolt-on goodies to make it a great runner. A few chrome pieces, an Edelbrock carb and intake manifold, and some bright ignition wires are a familiar sight that always looks good under the hood of a Chevelle. It's got enough power to get you in a lot of trouble if you let it, but it's also content to just cruise around town without getting cranky. The engine bay is tidy and clean, and includes a lot of well-maintained equipment like the brake booster and master cylinder. A 3-speed automatic transmission clicks off unobtrusive shifts and the SS rear suspension and 10-bolt rear end hangs out back with a set of comfortable gears inside that make it feel punchy but not tiring on the highway. It tracks straight, rides smoothly, and generally goes about its business without a lot of fuss, exactly what you want from your next hobby car. Flashy Cragar SS wheels are a period look and carry thick 225/70/15 white-letter radials. This Chevelle is a lot nicer than its price tag would suggest, so if you like the look, you won't be disappointed with the way it runs. You've been waiting for the right time, maybe that's now. Call today!