1972 Chevy Chevelle
 

I am looking to purchase a original 1972 chevy chevelle from a family member. one owner nickey car. LS3 402 - 4 speed. bench seat black vynil top, midnight bronze. was repainted red by a cousin who owns a body shop 20 yrs ago. Needs a complete restoration. Just wondering what it is worth restored. have all the paper work from new. Been here in IL its whole life.

Pics help if you have any.

I always loved that color - but without a vinyl top

None at this time. Have not seen the car in years. just know it will need a restoration. Runs and drives but basically has been sitting for a good 10 yrs.

That's a great color, for sure.

Interior color?

Black interior

To take a guess at your question, I'd say even in perfect fully restored condition, it's worth no more than $45K. If it is a typical northern IL rusty car, you'll be upside down for sure, but being a family-owned-since-new car adds value for you that's hard to quantify. Coming from Nickey adds a 'cool' factor, too :)

72 Chevelle..
 

I would suggest taking a good thorough look at the car...maybe a nice cleanup/detail along with fresh mechanicals/tires would do the job. Survivor type cars seem to be very popular...a total resto will be expensive and time consuming.

It wouldn't bother me to drive a car with a few rust spots and bumps and bruises...adds to the cool factor.

Post some photos when you can..

-wilma