Got a new musclecar

mmcporter · #1 02-12-2007, 02:03 AM

It's either a musclecar or a sportscar depending on your perspective. I just picked up a '72 Corvette "survivor" coupe. It's in great original shape with the following options:

LS5 454 Born with engine
4 speed transmission (M20 I think)
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Am/Fm Radio
Tilt/Telescope steering wheel
Custom Leather Interior
Factory Air
Custom Wheel Covers
Power Windows
Rear Defroster

I just drove it home in 18 degree weather this morning. I had the car up to 90 MPH at one point. It has 56K miles and runs, drives and looks great. I have the original invoice, registrations, etc. It's black on black. For you 'Vette experts, although black wasn't offered in '72 as a factory hue, this car was painted in black on delivery in 1972. I am psyched to be owning my first 'Vette. Here are some pics taken in the seller's garage--sorry for the poor quality--I'll post more when the weather improves and I get the car outside.

Hank Williams Jr · #2 02-12-2007, 02:38 AM

Thats badass. What is the quater mile times on those things from 72 ?

indyjps · #3 02-12-2007, 02:48 AM

a dealer paint car with docs and a survivor, great car.

**MosportGreen66** · #4 02-12-2007, 05:12 AM

Nice ride my man!

I dig those sharks... drive nice too... what rear?

jtower1969 · #5 02-12-2007, 05:17 AM

I love those Vettes. I was the first person to ride in my uncles 74 on the way home from the dealer. I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was 5 years old.

**SS427** · #6 02-12-2007, 05:35 AM

Very nice!

Rick

**Xplantdad** · #7 02-12-2007, 05:36 AM

I agree...very

!

mmcporter · #8 02-12-2007, 05:54 AM

The car actually goes pretty good. I don't know 1/4 mile times, and the horsepower rating is 270 NET (as opposed to gross). However, the torque on the car is 455 FT/LBS, which is good stuff. No substitute for cubic inches! Handling on the car is quite good for a 35 year old piece.

Thanks for your compliments. As soon as I find a picture reducing software I'll post more pics.

Thanks,

Morris

**Xplantdad** · #9 02-12-2007, 05:56 AM

The "New" photobucket automatically reduces the picture sizes for you (That reminds me...I'm going to have to update my tutorial). You can choose from a number of sizes for display now.

Just get a free photobucket account and load up your pics....PM me if you have any problems!

mmcporter · #10 02-12-2007, 06:03 AM

Thanks Bruce--you da man when it comes to posting pics!

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