Corvette Values: 1972 Corvette Roadster with a 454ci V8

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1972 Corvette Roadster

JH in New York submitted this 1972 Corvette Roadster to Corvette Values:

1972 Corvette Roadster, VIN # 1Z67W2S517XXX. Matching numbers LS5 454 ci V8 with 270 horsepower, automatic transmission, 48,100 miles. Factory air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, tilt-telescopic steering column. Exterior is in good condition and painted Steel Cities Gray. The chrome bumpers are in excellent condition as well as the black leather interior. No documentation.

Find out how we valued this Corvette after the jump.

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1972 Corvette Convertible, VIN # 1Z67W2S517XXX. The VIN indicates this Vette was built in April, 1972, the ninth month of the 1972 production period. This late production date indicates that any engineering changes or modifications were most likely included in this Corvette.

The mileage is reported to be 48,100 which is stated as original. This is quite a low number considering this Corvette was built 35 years ago.

This 1972 Convertible is powered by the original matching numbers 454-270 motor that is coupled with an automatic transmission. The 454 motor can be termed rare with only 14% of the buyers opting for this high performance motor option during the 1972 production.

The exterior is Steel Cities Gray in color and is combined with the Black leather optional interior. The paint and interior are both in good condition. The chrome bumpers are in excellent condition. It is equipped with several desirable options including power steering, power brakes, tilt-telescopic steering column and A/C.

In establishing an appraised value for this 1972 Corvette Convertible, many factors have been considered. First, the paint is unique and not a common color seen today despite the fact that 2,346 Corvettes were painted this color in 1972.

Second, the original matching numbers high performance motor was desirable. Adding to this Vette’s drivability was the addition of power steering and power brakes, the tilt and telescopic steering column as well as A/C. This is a nice combination of features.

Third, the original low mileage is a very positive factor in the value.

Taking all these factors into consideration, the appraised value of this 1972 Corvette Convertible is $35,800. Of further interest is the one-year appreciation factor of 5% in average price for this model Corvette.


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