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1972 Chevrolet C20 Custom Deluxe Camper Special, 76k Original Miles!! 350, Auto on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:76471
Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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1972 Chevrolet C20 (3/4 ton) Custom Deluxe Camper Special

This two owner truck has an incredible history! It was purchased by the original owner on July 21st, 1972 at E.B. Smith Chevrolet in Nashville, Tennessee. The truck remained in the original owner's possession until 2008. From there an acquaintance purchased the truck and owned it until this point. 

The rundown

- Based on previous owner knowledge, title information, and an overall overview of the truck, we believe the 76,471 miles to be exact and      not a "rollover."

- Option #Z62 and #Z81 Custom Deluxe and Custom Camper Equipment 

- #LS9 350 Cubic inch small block. M49 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. 

- Original Owners Manual AND New Truck Warranty packet, complete with stamped imprint of VIN and dealership.

- #C60 4-Season Air Conditioning option! Factory AC truck! It is currently set up w/ R12 and does not blow cold. The heat blows very hot!

- Truck runs and rides VERY well. It is in exceptional mechanical shape.

- As with most trucks this age, there are a few areas of rust. The rocker panels, lower cab corners and some small parts of the floorboard could stand to be replaced if the new owner desires that. These parts are available from a LMC catalog for small amount.

- Interior bench seat has recently been reupholstered. 

- Not pictured are an ABUNDANT amount of interior parts from LMC. These include: 1. Green door panels, green armrests, near weather stripping, complete interior black carpet, vent visors, door sill trim pieces. All of these parts are brand new aside from the door panels.

- Aftermarket, 18 inch chrome wheels wrapped in Nitto tires with PLENTY of tread life left. However, the ORIGINAL steel wheels are INCLUDED. 

- Paint is original, and at 42 years old, the truck needs to be painted. I honestly dig the patina'd look the green paint provides.


Overall, this is a considerably rare and very cool 72' C20. It has a paper trail a mile long and is virtually all original. This truck could easily creep towards $16,000-$18,000 with a few LMC parts and a decent, professional paint job. The paper trail and overall original condition of the truck are worth the asking price alone!

I am a licensed auto broker and this vehicle is for sale at our dealership in Nashville, TN and will be subject to a $199 doc fee. 

Please feel free to contact me at 865-207-9690 for any questions. 


-Alex






On Apr-26-14 at 08:09:41 PDT, seller added the following information:

1972 Chevrolet C20 (3/4 ton) Custom Deluxe Camper Special

This two owner truck has an incredible history! It was purchased by the original owner on July 21st, 1972 at E.B. Smith Chevrolet in Nashville, Tennessee. The truck remained in the original owner's possession until 2008. From there an acquaintance purchased the truck and owned it until this point. 

The rundown

- Based on previous owner knowledge, title information, and an overall overview of the truck, we believe the 76,471 miles to be exact and      not a "rollover."

- Option #Z62 and #Z81 Custom Deluxe and Custom Camper Equipment 

- #LS9 350 Cubic inch small block. M49 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. 

- Original Owners Manual AND New Truck Warranty packet, complete with stamped imprint of VIN and dealership.

- #C60 4-Season Air Conditioning option! Factory AC truck! It is currently set up w/ R12 and does not blow cold. The heat blows very hot!

- Truck runs and rides VERY well. It is in exceptional mechanical shape.

- As with most trucks this age, there are a few areas of rust. The rocker panels, lower cab corners and some small parts of the floorboard could stand to be replaced if the new owner desires that. These parts are available from a LMC catalog for small amount.

- Interior bench seat has recently been reupholstered. 

- Not pictured are an ABUNDANT amount of interior parts from LMC. These include: 1. Green door panels, green armrests, near weather stripping, complete interior black carpet, vent visors, door sill trim pieces. All of these parts are brand new aside from the door panels.

- Aftermarket, 18 inch chrome wheels wrapped in Nitto tires with PLENTY of tread life left. However, the ORIGINAL steel wheels are INCLUDED. 

- Paint is original, and at 42 years old, the truck needs to be painted. I honestly dig the patina'd look the green paint provides.


Overall, this is a considerably rare and very cool 72' C20. It has a paper trail a mile long and is virtually all original. This truck could easily creep towards $16,000-$18,000 with a few LMC parts and a decent, professional paint job. The paper trail and overall original condition of the truck are worth the asking price alone!

I am a licensed auto broker and this vehicle is for sale at our dealership in Nashville, TN and will be subject to a $199 doc fee. 

Please feel free to contact me at 865-207-9690 for any questions. 


-Alex


****UPDATE 4/26/14****

I have lowered the reserve substantially to SELL THIS TRUCK!!! There is substantial value at the reserve price!!



On Apr-26-14 at 08:12:38 PDT, seller added the following information:

****UPDATE 4/26/14****

I have lowered the reserve substantially to SELL THIS TRUCK!!! There is substantial value at the reserve price!!

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