You Won't Believe It, but This Fabulous Chevelle Just Moved for the First Time in 30 Years
The Chevelle was approaching the end of another generation in 1972, but Chevrolet continued with its usual business and focused on refining the car in all key areas.
However, beginning with the 1971 iteration, the Chevelle was advertised with the net power ratings, so the top SS 454 was now rated at just 270 horsepower.
The lineup comprised two trims called Chevelle and Malibu and started with a six-cylinder engine that developed only 110 horsepower (the net rating). A 307ci V8 unit was the next in the queue with 130 horsepower, but Chevrolet also offered two 350ci configurations with 165 and 175 horsepower.
The Super Sport remained the icing on the Chevelle cake, and while the SS 454 was the best customers could get, the upgrade could also be ordered with a 350 or a 402 V8 engine.
The Malibu in these photos is one of the over 700K Chevelles that rolled off the assembly lines in 1972, coming in an incredible shape despite a long tenure in storage.
The owner explains on Craigslist that this Chevelle was parked in a garage approximately 30 years ago, but despite the difficult decades, it's still in great condition. You won't find any rust on this Chevelle, and this is a sign that whoever stored this car maintained the right conditions and low humidity levels. The floors are spotless, and the owner says they already installed new brakes and other mandatory fixes that got it up and running in a second.
The car runs and drives, albeit the owner admits that some brake line work is still required to stop properly.
While the looks are impressive, and hats off to the owner for properly caring for an otherwise fantastic car, the engine under the hood doesn't come with the best news you'd expect from a 1972 Chevelle. I mean, yes, an SS 454 is great, and collectors would pay big bucks to get one, but the other engines in the lineup also got the job done.
This Malibu is fitted with a six-cylinder, and while some people would walk away at this point – and nobody can blame them if they're specifically interested in horsepower – a six-cylinder unit is great for occasional drives on sunny Sundays.
The price makes sense for a 1972 Chevelle in this shape, and anyone who is looking for a daily driver can take it home for just $6,500. The car is parked in Longview, and you should still take care of transportation if you buy the vehicle, considering the required brake works. Otherwise, the car looks ready for the road, and minor TLC is all it takes to transform it into a genuine head-turning machine.
However, beginning with the 1971 iteration, the Chevelle was advertised with the net power ratings, so the top SS 454 was now rated at just 270 horsepower.
The lineup comprised two trims called Chevelle and Malibu and started with a six-cylinder engine that developed only 110 horsepower (the net rating). A 307ci V8 unit was the next in the queue with 130 horsepower, but Chevrolet also offered two 350ci configurations with 165 and 175 horsepower.
The Super Sport remained the icing on the Chevelle cake, and while the SS 454 was the best customers could get, the upgrade could also be ordered with a 350 or a 402 V8 engine.
The Malibu in these photos is one of the over 700K Chevelles that rolled off the assembly lines in 1972, coming in an incredible shape despite a long tenure in storage.
The owner explains on Craigslist that this Chevelle was parked in a garage approximately 30 years ago, but despite the difficult decades, it's still in great condition. You won't find any rust on this Chevelle, and this is a sign that whoever stored this car maintained the right conditions and low humidity levels. The floors are spotless, and the owner says they already installed new brakes and other mandatory fixes that got it up and running in a second.
The car runs and drives, albeit the owner admits that some brake line work is still required to stop properly.
While the looks are impressive, and hats off to the owner for properly caring for an otherwise fantastic car, the engine under the hood doesn't come with the best news you'd expect from a 1972 Chevelle. I mean, yes, an SS 454 is great, and collectors would pay big bucks to get one, but the other engines in the lineup also got the job done.
This Malibu is fitted with a six-cylinder, and while some people would walk away at this point – and nobody can blame them if they're specifically interested in horsepower – a six-cylinder unit is great for occasional drives on sunny Sundays.
The price makes sense for a 1972 Chevelle in this shape, and anyone who is looking for a daily driver can take it home for just $6,500. The car is parked in Longview, and you should still take care of transportation if you buy the vehicle, considering the required brake works. Otherwise, the car looks ready for the road, and minor TLC is all it takes to transform it into a genuine head-turning machine.