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1972 Corvette, Original Owner, Garage Kept, Original Paint, Matching Numbers on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:48073
Location:

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States
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1972 CORVETTE  STINGRAY, Warbonnet Yellow (gold) with tan leather interior. PS, PB, PW, & A/C.  T-TOPS, 350 V8, Auto Trans. Goodyear GT Radial tires. Original paint. My family has owned the vehicle since it was ordered and taken delivery of 9/71. It was my sister's car and she became ill and couldn't drive. The car was never driven in winter.  She gave the car to me, but I just don't have time to drive it. The car has been stored in my garage for the last two and a half years and hasn't been driven. The car was on blocks and stored with an empty fuel tank. I put a new battery in it and two gallons of gas and it fired up. I pulled the car from the garage and hit the brakes hard and the pedal went to the ground. So it runs but doesn't stop. Might of just broke a brake line it seems to be leaking brake fluid in the middle of the rear of the car. Not a mechanic, so don't hold me to that. The car will probably need to be towed or trailered when purchased. All the fluids were full except for the rear of the master cylinder. When I started the car it smoked a little, but I think it was because it was only 36 degrees outside. I think the car could be a good driver or a gem if restored. Of course the car is 42 years old and is sold as is. The photos are of the actual car listed. PLEASE ask questions! Original owners manual, vehicle plate, and other supporting documents included with sale.


On Nov-04-13 at 15:40:57 PST, seller added the following information:

To see the video of the car- go to my Youtube Channel:

http://youtu.be/nASGWsrMCqM


On Nov-06-13 at 11:17:56 PST, seller added the following information:

Hopes this answers all the questions. Yes there is a rear window defroster. Also comes with a custom storage cover ( kind of old). Has a locking gas cap and key. Also have original gas cap. Two sets of keys for car. Alarm with key switch on rear of car. Original lugs come with the car (in rear storage area).  Original factory order sheet in my dad's name. Two vinyl cases for the T-Tops are also included.  There was Ziebart rust proofing done years ago. Yes it could probably use a tune-up and probably fluid changed etc. I couldn't drive it because there are no brakes, just pulled it out of the garage. 


On Nov-10-13 at 09:39:37 PST, seller added the following information:

Yes I do have it listed locally and have had several people look at it. If I get a good offer I will end the auction early. 

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