1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS396
For consignment, a 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS396, a true LS3 U code car that is one of just 970 produced in 1972. This one has been fitted with a Holley Sniper EFI system, an M22 Rock Crusher transmission, and some other performance enhancements. As we write this, the Camaro Nationals is a few weeks away from taking place here at Classic Auto Mall, so if you have interest in this car, do not hesitate to contact a Car Specialist before 1,000 Camaro enthusiasts descend on the mall.
Exterior
Looking at the 1972 Camaro sales brochure, Mojave Gold was used for the SS press car and that's what we have on this car, this one featuring a cowl hood, solid bumper, and an SS emblem on the grille that became coarser in 1972. A three piece sharply angled rear spoiler was standard on the SS and so was dual exhaust which we see represented by straight tailpipes under the rear valance. Contrasting black paint fills the rear fascia around the ultra cool quad taillights and license plate cutout. The smooth profile is uninterrupted by side molding but does wear an SS396 fender badge. 15-inch SS Sport wheels are wrapped in staggered size tires for an extra muscular stance. Chrome and polished metal elements of the car are in great shape and so is the paint with the exception of some small areas of bondo repair and paint drips. Most panel gaps are good with a few that are less than perfect.
Interior
This car now sports a black interior that starts with clean and unmarred plastic and vinyl door panels with an armrest between two storage pockets. Tall sport bucket seats in a stitch patterned and buttoned design are firmly shaped and showing no wear and the back 2+2 seats repeat the pattern and condition. A standard steering wheel features an SS emblem and leads to the dashboard that's fronted by the Holley Sniper screen. Behind that screen are the six standard gauges including a tachometer in a textured plastic dash panel. Climate controls are to the left and show a bit of patina and in center is an AM radio looking very period at a time when even rock stations were on AM. In the center console emerges the shifter and more molded plastic construction leading to a storage bin between the seats. Loop carpet in black covers the floor with a set of SS carpeted mats on top and the glossy vinyl headliner is in fine condition. The trunk is covered with a plaid vinyl mat.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a very clean and very large 402ci motor date coded to 1971 and topped by a Holley Sniper EFI system, all backed by a 1970 vintage Muncie M22 4-speed manual transmission that sends the horsepower to the rear 10 bolt with 2.56 gears. Power brakes are supplied with discs in front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean with driver quality conditions underneath with surface rust coating the driveshaft, headers, and other parts. It's not dirty and there are no oil leaks visible, only some residual oil on the oil pan. The dual exhaust encounters a pair of Flowmaster mufflers and then exits out back. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and mono leaf springs with CalTrac bars out back.
Drive-Ability
No need to pump the gas here as the EFI system delivers fuel with the turn of the key and the info screen lights up like a Christmas tree. The 402 roars to life and we roll this gold F-body onto the loop where we find power on tap and a sure footed ride in a comfortable cabin. Most items work as intended with the exception of the horn, the reverse lights, the speedometer, and the odometer. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Even with the modifications, this is still one of 970 1972 Camaro SS396 cars. Options for buyers may include leaving it as is and enjoying the electronic Holley system for reliable starts and fuel management or seek out a 1972 era 396 and reconfigure things to stock specifications. Either way, you'll have a rare car, a good runner, and an attractive F-body with which to enjoy the open road!
1Q87U2N165237
1-Chevrolet
Q-Camaro
87-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
U-396ci 4bbl 240hp LS3 V8
2-1972
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
165237-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 72 12387-1972 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY N2317142-Norwood Body #
TR 778-Tan Standard Vinyl Buckets
PNT 63 63-Mohave Gold
03D-4th Week March
A51-Bucket Seats
Z27-Super Sport Package
LS3-396ci 240hp Turbofire V8, SS
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