1972 Chevrolet Corvette - Hipo 454 w/Doug Nash 5-Speed

Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Corvette
Type:	Coupe
Year:	1972
Mileage:	23500
VIN:	1z37k2s522796
Color:	Blue
Engine:	454
Cylinders:	8
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Blue
Vehicle Title:	Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Item location:	Cedar Park, Texas, United States

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Description of 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

The "Blue Beast" I love this hotrod but it's time for a new toy.
It used to have a 350 w/auto, now has a high performance 454 with a Doug Nash 5 speed. Console matches the 5 speed pattern just like it was originally there. Not for the faint of heart! Estimated at 475-500 hp with 525 lbs torque. Scary fast! Lots of chrome on engine. Custom shifter knob on short shift kit. Flowmaster exhaust, very loud. So loud that it has a 1000 watt stereo so you can hear your favorite tunes over the exhaust. Brakes, power steering, heads have been redone. Beautiful blue on blue with rainbow flakes in paint. Everything gone through in the last 8 years except paint. Less than 6k on engine and transmission, less than 24k on whole car. Tires only have 2,000 miles on them. Lots of extras including cover, manuals, t-top bags, fender cover. Just added power brakes, replaced front and back calipers, replaced transmission mount, changed out transmission fluid, new battery and cables, replaced horn, replaced differential fluid, new spark plug wires and fuel filter, this baby is ready to go.
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1972 Chevrolet Corvette odometer: 23500 (engine/trans. 5600)
About my car, it is a non-matching car, originally a small block car with automatic transmission. It now has a 454 and Doug Nash 5 speed transmission with a Long Shifter and 3.36 rear axle. The engine and transmission have less than 3600 miles on them, as well as the rear end gears. The engine is bored over .030 with forged pistons, hydraulic tappet cam with about 550 lift. Stock cylinder heads that have mild porting and larger intake/exhaust valves installed roller tip rockers. Edelbrock RPM Air Gap manifold with Holly 750 carb. MSD 6AL ignition and distributor/coil. Long tube headers through 2.75" exhaust into Flowmaster mufflers. The car has not been on a dyno but I would guess between 475-500hp. Tons of new parts to include brand new Cooper Cobra tires (less than 100 miles), chrome alternator, chrome water pump, power steering pump, master cylinder, brake rotors, brake pads, wheel bearings, shocks & struts (big block springs in the front), new leaf springs, polished aluminum pulleys in the engine bay and new belts. New radiator with Dewitt Dual Electric cooling fans installed. All new fluids (Amsoil Zrod 20w50 engine oil, Amsoil MTF transmission fluid, Redline 75w90 rear axle fluid). Kenwood CD player & 1000w amp with dual 6x9s and dual 8" subs. The seats in the car are from a 1980 corvette. (Al Knoch interiors has the correct vinyl/leather color). Car was frame off restored in 1984. No known rust. Also including a very nice car cover, manuals including vacuum system diagram, t-top bags, fender cover, extra parts.
I would rate the paint at a 8/10. There are a few imperfections but it is a gorgeous metallic blue. Interior I would rate an 8.5/10. All chrome is in excellent condition. The rocker panels have been polished and trim strip painted, no scratches.
The negatives, the car does have a rebuilt title. It was involved in a minor accident in 1984. The car rear ended a truck going about 25mph. This resulted in having to replace the front end fiberglass, bumpers & lights, plus hood. No frame damage. The repairs were a bit over $3000 and the book value of about $4800 so the insurance just totaled it. All parts were replaced with new OEM parts. Do not let the title status deter you; this car has been driven for 35+ years with no issues. Also, no issues having the car insured for $40K even with the rebuilt title. The other negative, is the windshield wipers do not work. It could be a vacuum hose issue or actuators. I never bothered to fix them as the car has not seen the rain.