1972 Chevrolet Corvette

1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray — Matching Numbers 350 V8, Pewter Silver, T-Tops

The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray occupies a specific and well-understood place in C3 history. It was the last model year before federally mandated bumper standards began to reshape the car's appearance, and the last year Chevrolet used the traditional gross horsepower rating system before switching to the lower net figures in 1973. That context matters to collectors, because the 1972 Corvette is widely regarded as one of the cleaner, less-compromised examples of the C3 generation.

Chevrolet built 20,496 Corvettes for the 1972 model year, split between coupes and convertibles. This is a coupe, and it carries the original 350 cubic inch small block V8 rated at 200 horsepower — a number that reflects the new SAE net rating standard Chevrolet began using that year, not a reduction in actual output. The engine is numbers-matching, meaning the suffix code on the block corresponds to the correct 1972 Corvette application. For buyers who care about authenticity and long-term value, that is a significant detail.

The exterior is Pewter Silver — a color that reads differently in different light, moving from a warm gray to something closer to a metallic taupe depending on the angle. It pairs well with the blue interior and gives this particular car a subtle, understated presence compared to the brighter colors the Corvette was also available in that year.

The VIN on this car decodes to confirm it was built at the St. Louis assembly plant, which was the only facility producing Corvettes at the time. The "K" in the engine position of the VIN confirms the 350/200hp LT-1-adjacent base small block application with automatic transmission, consistent with the TH400 documented on this car.

Key details
Exterior: Pewter Silver
Transmission: TH400 3-Speed Automatic
VIN / chassis: 1237K28506918

Offered by Skyway Classics, 10420 Portal Crossing, Bradenton, FL 34212. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Skyway Classics.