1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport SS 454

This ad features a really nice car I am selling from a friend's collection. He recently had a his first child and has decided to thin his car herd so he canfocus on his growing family herd! So while he is ready to cut this car loose it is not a forced sale, ore of a common sense sale. This car does not have the correct engine/transmission but instead has a 454 V-8 and 400 TurboHydramatic transmission out of a 1974 Chevelle which is a very suitable upgrade and a 12 bolt posi-traction differential. This is a real SS, ut originally was a 350 V8. It runs strong and looks great. As you read through the write up you will see everything has either been rebuilt or replaced mechanically on the car. This is a great driver and ready to go as it sits. Now I should qualify that usually "driver" quality on eBay usually means piece of crap. Let's be clear this is a really nice car, ut by no means a trailer queen either, ence a great car to drive, nd will show well at most local car shows and cruise-ins. The car collects lots of attention whether it's cruising down the street or parked.
Finish -- Grade A: Bright red paint is a fresh two stage paint. Re-paint was very through and there are no signs of the original green metallic paint. Very nice shine/luster and it looks as good in person as it does in the pictures.

Body -- Grade A-: Car has all original factory floors and trunk metal. Factory cowl induction hood. Floor boards are clean and free of rust. Rear quarter look great and the driver's side rear quarter has been replaced and work is professional. Has had new inner fenders installed with all new hardware
Trim Code info:
ST 72 13537 B 340183 BDY
TR 713 A52 36 36 PNT
03B 0730
It breaks down as follows:
72 = 1972 1= Chevrolet 3537 = Malibu Sport Coupe B = Baltimore MD 340183 = seq. #
TR 713 = Green Vinyl A52 =Bench Seat 36/36 = upper & lower body color Spring Green
03B = build date March 2nd week
VIN Reads 1D37J2B547123
1 = Chevrolet
D = Malibu
37 = 2 door Sport Coupe
J = 350 V8 4-bbl (L48)
2 = 1972
B = Baltimore MD
547123 = sequential number
Frame -- Grade A: Is straight and free of any rust or scale, o signs of any metal repair
Bumpers - Grade A-/B-: Front Bumper brand new and is straight and free of damage however.. Rear is original, traight and free of dents but some light patina has started.
Bright work -- Grade A-: All original stainless is present and is in great shape requiring only light buffing to restore. Door handles and emblems are all new.
Glass Grade B+: Glass is all original A01 Soft Ray Glass with correct date codes except for front windshield. Front windshield has been replaced and is free of chips or cracks and scratches. Side windows are also free of chips, ut have some light scratches. All weather-stripping and window "fuzzies" are new and in very good shape and have been replaced at the time of repaint.
Interior A-/B-: Interior looks awesome. New items include: carpet, eat covers, oorand rear panelsand headliner. Factory original SS gauge package. SS Steering wheel is clean and otherwise like new, ash pad looks great. Lenses on gauge pods are clear and clean, uel gauge works. The headliner is new but the installation was not done professionally and has some serious wrinkles in it (see photos) and is also missing it's seat belts.Radio is brand new RetroAutosound AM/FM with optional MP3 auxiliary plug in. and the rear features 6 X 9 dual cone speakers in the rear and have nice clean sound quality. Radio has excellent sound quality, rofessional installation. All weather-striping is new with new window "fuzzies" installed.
Wheels Grade A: Original Chevrolet SS style 15 X 7 Rally II steel rims that are painted in original factory grey color with factory Chevy center caps Hardened chrome lug nuts, nd factory trim rings.
Tires Grade A-: New Kelly Charger HR P225/60R15 Performance Tires.

Suspension Grade A- : Features factory Power steering with variable ratio. Front and rear springs are Moog factory replacements, rand new Monroe gas shocks, nd factory front and rear stabilizer bars with new bushings. Steering components are all fresh and recently restored or replaced. Vehicle tracks straight, ith a firm but comfortable ride. Undercarriage has been cleaned and detailed, ery nice for local shows.
Exhaust Grade B+ : Dual exhaust, actory Cast Iron solid 2.5 inch pipes (not mandrel bent), nto Flowmaster chambered mufflers No leaks......but it's a little loud, guess I'm too old right!
Rear-end Grade OK: Factory G80 Safe-T-Track (posi-traction) 12 bolt rear-end stamped 3.23:1 rear axle ratio. Factory correct, riginal rear differential option. Unit is free of leaks, o noises or clunks, nd limited slip function operates as designed.
Ignition Grade A: Stock appearing factory style HEI distributor updated with Summit Racing HEI high performance overhaul kit, nd matching Taylor 8mm HP black wires with new AC spark plugs.
Air Conditioning/Heater Grade B: Non-A/C car, ew dash faceplate, ll cables are free, an is operational and heater blows warm. Driver's kick panle vent is frozen shut, assenger works as designed.
Transmission Grade OK: Original style 400 THM automatic transmission. Transmission is free of any leaks. I don't know anything about the transmission internals but it appears to have been rebuilt. It has an aftermarket adjustable vacuum modulator, nd the torque converter appears to have been replaced with an aftermarket street performance converter (B & M?????).
Trans fluid is clean, nd free of any burned smell. Shifts crisp but not to harsh. Features original steal vacuum modulator line and cooling lines.
Brakes Grade A: Factory equipped with JL2 Power Front Disc brakes. Brakes are fully serviced with new pads, earings cleaned & greased. Rear brakes are drum style with new pads and springs. Brakes perform to factory specifications. Fresh installation.
Engine Grade A: Original 350 was missing when the car was purchased. Currently the engine compartment holds a 1974 Chevrolet 454 with 4BBL. The intake and heads are 1966 Chevrolet Passenger parts a top a 1974 454 Chevelle 454 block. It is a well thought out combination that provides a gas pump friendly compression. Engine is clean and show ready detailed. Installation is clean and professional and stock in appearance. Engine is equipped with brand factory chrome valve covers, s painted the correct era paint. Engine was professionally rebuilt when owned by a previous owner but came with no receipts. The motor is clean inside (valve covers were removed for inspection) and is free of any noises or knocks, nd there is no smoke upon start-up cold or warm, nd is free of any oil or coolant leaks, upporting the claim of a recent/fresh rebuild. Engine has a slight lopey idle but pulls 25 inches of vacuum, he carburetor has been modified and freshly rebuilt with parts from Cliff's HP and dialed in to the engine modification combination and pulls smooth right off idle without hesitation through acceleration. Engine is equipped with functioning factory style electric choke that works as designed by the factory. Engine pulls hard under acceleration, o black smoke, nd carburetor responds better then fuel injection. Engine features new starter, lternator, adiator, oses, lus fresh tune-up with cap, otor, ires, nd plugs. Brackets are all factory and period correct and installation is professional. Car also features a brand new four row radiator (not a re-core), ith 7 bladed fan with thermostatic factory style clutch.

Summary:
This car looks great driving down the road, nd frankly, ven up close, t is very presentable for most local car shows or cruises. It is a very nice car to drive with smooth acceleration, nd clean comfortable cabin. The performance idle through the chambered mufflers makes it a hit at the cruise in or at the stop light. The car has a strong running 454 which is desirable upgraded and greatly improves the overall driving experience of the car. Ride is firm, ut comfortable for a long drive. Operation is very reliable and without issue and the engine pulls hard off idle up to 5000 rpm. It is a lot of fun to kick down at a roll as the car sets you back in the seat and smokes the tires. The suspension launches straight with no wheel hop when you mat it and spins the tires without brake torquing. The car as is would make a great reliable, aily driver that would be a blast to drive everyday to work. It is really a fun car to drive with its throaty exhaust and excellent power. This car offers a lot of potential with some light trim work will only will only improve the value of this car.
Other then some minor interior detailing, his car needs nothing else replaced and is road ready for cruising. Mechanically it has been totally gone through and all maintenance items (battery, lternator, rakes, adiator, tc) are new and have been replaced! You can drive this car literally anywhere without issue. So if doing a full restoration or building a bad news street terror is outside your skills level but your looking a for a great musclecar this the car for you. When you consider the full restoration numbers matching cars run $50K plus and most of the cars below $10K, ell let's just say are in need of a lot of work.

That said I have tried my best to represent this car as honestly as possible, owever it is sold as is and there is no warranty implied or otherwise stated.

Shipping is the responsibility of the Buyer, owever may I suggest two great local shippers that will help you get your car from Traverse City to anywhere in the US including to international shipping ports for international buyers. I have used both and advise you call both for a quote and problem free fast shipping.

- Advanced Motors LLC @ 231-346-3400 ask for Dimitry

- Double Time Transportation @231-929-8981

Questions.....call me at 231-350-3491 ask for Reggie, r call Jeremy the owner at 616-262-7522