In south Florida, an original slice of American muscle is waiting for its next owner — a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette T-top coupe finished in Steel Cities Gray with a Dark Saddle interior.
Offered at $39,950 on Craigslist out of Sarasota, this vintage Stingray is a true survivor.
With only 83,000 miles on the odometer and the same owner for the past nine years, this chrome-bumper Corvette even includes the original tank sticker and owner’s manual. The body is unhit, the numbers all match, and the car retains its factory character down to the smallest details—original cloth type embossed belts, ribbed GM hoses, carburetor, and even the rebuilt #1100544 alternator.
Collectors often expect quirks with cars of this age, but this Vette defies the stereotype. Every gauge functions, including the clock that keeps perfect time. The factory alarm is fully operational, the ignition key buzzer is still as annoying as ever, and even the windshield washer sprays on command. Headlight covers rise and fall quickly, the heater and defroster work thanks to a new core, and the original A/C compressor has been rebuilt to blow cold without leaks.
This Corvette came well-equipped from the factory, including automatic transmission, rear window defroster, power steering and brakes, tilt-telescopic steering wheel, and original AM/FM radio.
Underneath, the car has been refreshed with stainless steel parking brake components, newer stainless steel calipers, pads, and rotors, plus newer Firestone F70X15 bias ply tires mounted on factory Rally wheels. The suspension has been rebuilt to factory specs by Van Steel, a leader in Corvette suspensions, and aligned front and rear.
The matching-numbers engine, transmission, and rear end have never been removed from the car. The engine compartment remains highly original—untouched by spray paint shortcuts—and the car runs cool even in Florida summers with the A/C on, thanks to a new water pump and Schwitzer fan clutch.
The interior is completely original, showing only slight wear on the driver’s seat. All new weatherstripping has been installed, and the glove box still carries its factory labels. The dated jack and handle remain in the storage bin, and the T-top bags are included. Two sets of GM keys—square for ignition and doors, round for glove box and alarm—still operate as they did in 1972.
The birdcage and frame are rust-free, often a problem for cars of this era. Recent maintenance includes a tune-up, fluid changes, and a resealed rear differential. The original distributor has been re-shimmed for proper end play, ensuring smooth performance.
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This is a beautiful car and I was duly impressed until I got to the part about the auto loader. It is disappointing to see one this nice equipped with an automatic. I am 76 and have owned a Corvette in some configuration since ’67 and Including my current one, I have never had an automatic. I think that l could abide one of the new rocket ships with a self shifter but an older model with one is no bueno.
For a survivor this car is in amazing condition and it has a lot going for it! It’s a nice color combo too. I’d love to own it and I don’t give a shit that it has an automatic transmission!
Autoloaders are for guys with bad knees.
I’m partially paralyzed from a stroke.and I still refuse to drive a Corvette with one.
One of the best unmolested cars I’ve seen. I’d own it with pride.
This is one of my absolute favorite C3 colors. And being a ’72, it’s right in my wheelhouse, as I prefer ’70-’72 models. But…then I read further. The slushbox is a deal-breaker for me. Say what you want, but my vintage Vettes need to have a proper manual, as Zora intended.
As the owner of this car, and too many high quality, original C2 & C3 Corvettes to mention over the last 40+ years, both sticks and automatics, they all have their place. I agree there is nothing like the thrill of shifting through the gears near the redline, especially in a solid lifter, High Performance engine. But to find a Corvette like this in it’s mostly original state is a welcome surprise. My appreciation for vintage, unmolested, original Corvettes runs deep, regardless of the transmission. I hope others feel the same way. Enjoy the drive and save the wave!
It’s a fantastic Corvette and its survivor quality condition is sure to make the next owner more than happy with the automatic transmission. Good luck with the sale, Richard!
Didn’t say anything about it not being a beautiful automobile because it is. Just expressed my personal opinion that I believe that Corvettes should have a manual gearbox, but I certainly didn’t mean to infer that one’s with an.auto loader were inferior çars.
I also meant no offense, just expressing my opinion. As proof, I’m driving a ’24 Stingray Z51. It was tough trading my ’17 Grand Sport 7-speed coupe, but I figured if a C8 manual hadn’t materialized by then, it wasn’t going to. No regrets!
No offense taken guys. Truth be told I’d probably take a 4 speed over the automatic, but when this Vette became available I couldn’t resist. It just had so much going for it!
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