1972 LT1 Corvette with AC

[TimG]

I was hoping you all may be able to help me with the value of a car that I came upon. Fifteen years ago, I gave a guy my phone number at the gym; I probably had a car related shirt on or something and we started talking. He told me he had a 1972 LT1 Corvette he bought from the original owner. Fast forward to about two weeks ago when he contacted me about selling the car. He’s owned this Corvette for 32 years and hasn’t started it in 21 years. I had visions of some bucket of bolts in his garage, but he was five miles from me, so I thought it was probably worth the trip.

What I found was a 1972 Ontario Orange with saddle leather interior LT1 coupe with air conditioning, a pretty rare combination. This appears to be one of the best preserved and rust free Corvettes I’ve ever seen. It also has the Protect O Plate, shippers copy, two Corvette Order copies (one still on the tank) and the new car inspection form. It has a number of other nice options. The car was ordered in San Antonio and has been there and Austin its entire life. Even the original exhaust is still on the car and in good shape. Tires, water pump, and master cylinder have been changed out; but it really is an amazing car.

He’s indicated he wants in the $50,000 range for the car, but I don’t know what good versions of these cars are worth. Any ideas?
I'm more of a mid-year guy, I do feel this car has the potential to garnish most every Corvette originality award out there.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Just curious. How many miles are on this car? Survivor 1972 LT1 Corvette coupes with original drivetrains can be had for under 30K. Unfortunately they aren't the most popular cars. I don't know why, I personally think they are killer cars but the 71-72 LT1 Corvette market has always been pretty soft.

[TimG]

Miles are 42,000, I wouldn't call it an extremely low mile car, but the miles must have been easy miles. No noticeable chips in the paint, no wear and tear on the seats, carpet or doors.

[SBR]

Tim, a friend of mine sold a 13K mile 72 LT1 in excellent original condition for 70K recently. While the miles are much lower than yours and it was targa blue, this car did not have AC. Not an exact comparable but just an FYI for you.

[TimG]

Thank you, Steve. This car reminds me of my green '67 400 horse car. The condition is truly amazing. It needs the incorrect items corrected and light cleaning along with some correct tires. The spare is beautiful.

[olredalert]

----LT1 with air.......Jackpot!!! I think $50,000 or therabouts is a fair price for both of you, Tim. I cant remember, did you say that the car has deluxe interior? If so, it doesnt get any better.....Bill S

[TimG]

Bill, yes, custom leather interior.

[TimG]

Here's the paperwork.

[WILMASBOYL78]

The A/C cost more than the LT-1..amazing [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

Wilma

***Was the first and only year Chevy offered A/C with a solid lifter motor....??

[TimG]

The 1964 and 1965 Corvette could be had with AC on the 365 horse solid lifter 327. No low redline on the tach like on the 1972 LT1.