1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1972 Chevelle seemed to be following in the tread marks of other muscle cars of the time, declining in power to meet emissions standards.
A new rule had engines reporting their net horsepower rather than their gross, so power numbers fell through the floor.
The 350-ci V8 was now rated at 175 horsepower, even though the engine did not change. The top engine was the LS5 available in the SS 454, rated at 270 horsepower.
The exterior was not changed much from the 1971 model, except that single-unit front turn signals were introduced.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
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by Anonymous
Apr 17, 2011
Factory 402, super acceleration, handling is touchy, car was equipped for racing (never raced)so this is a car for someone who can control the power. Never been wrecked, only 73000 actual miles, always garaged. No rust anywhere, interior in very good condition, and this car is a ball to drive!Apr 17, 2011
by Justin H
Oct 11, 2010
The reason i like this car so much is my dad and i did the restoration together, and that means a lot to me. A reason i dislike driving it is the only thing is cant pass is a gas station. lol. Oct 11, 2010
by Kyah K
Aug 05, 2010
The Chevelle is need for speed! It can run in the low 11 second range in the quater mile traveling at 125 mph. This project was a lot of work but with the help of my daughter and my girlfriend it was very rewarding. And don't forget our dog Holley [named after the carburetor] who shakes every time she's in it!Aug 05, 2010
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by Anonymous
Apr 17, 2011
Factory 402, super acceleration, handling is touchy, car was equipped for racing (never raced)so this is a car for someone who can control the power. Never been wrecked, only 73000 actual miles, always garaged. No rust anywhere, interior in very good condition, and this car is a ball to drive!Apr 17, 2011
by Justin H
Oct 11, 2010
The reason i like this car so much is my dad and i did the restoration together, and that means a lot to me. A reason i dislike driving it is the only thing is cant pass is a gas station. lol. Oct 11, 2010
by Kyah K
Aug 05, 2010
The Chevelle is need for speed! It can run in the low 11 second range in the quater mile traveling at 125 mph. This project was a lot of work but with the help of my daughter and my girlfriend it was very rewarding. And don't forget our dog Holley [named after the carburetor] who shakes every time she's in it!Aug 05, 2010
by Tyler G
Jul 08, 2010
it is a great classic car actually the last year car to be considered a classic car. It is also in the muscle care era so has a lot of horsepower depending on hat size motor it has in it.Jul 08, 2010
by Justin H
Mar 01, 2010
350 four bolt main, Flat top pistons, bored .030 over, corvette rv cam, 345 hp, 365 lbs/torque, holley high rise intake, edelbrock four barrel carb, turbo 400 trans with b&m racing shift kit, 12 bolt posi traction rear end. front disc brakes. flowmaster exhaust.Mar 01, 2010
by Bob W
Aug 25, 2009
I've owned the car since June of '99, started out as a grandmas car then a street/strip car, now its mostly strip. It has run a best of 9.988 @ 131.75 mph in the 1/4 mile. I bracket race the car weekly and I'm currently tied for 3rd in points.Aug 25, 2009
by Meg T
Aug 12, 2009
This car is a classic with a 350 small block (I know I listed it as an SS because Malibu wasn't an option). It's a restoration project of mine. Excellent styling and power, as well as luxury. An American classic for sure. Aug 12, 2009
by Robin W
Aug 11, 2009
1st car for $500. Only had a 302, 4-foor, green with a vinyl top that I had to keep gluing down. Ate a lot of gas. Manual drum brakes. Had lots of cancer. Tough as nails. Drove though the pothole streets of Mexico several times with ease. I loved it.Aug 11, 2009
by Jeffrey F
Jul 11, 2009
i got it blown up i pulled out the blown 402 ci and 4 speed trans i only had 355 gears in the rear end so I rebuilt a small jouranl crank 1967 327 ci punched it 10 over to a 331 ci 11:1 compresstion full race cam work an rebuilt a turbo 400 auto with shift kit & 2500 rpm stall converter2.02 intake valve 1.94 exhaust valves angle plug heads ported polished and cc the heads. balanced the crankshaft ans rod and pistons. it was very fast about a 12 sec car in a 1/4 mile. it was so sweet some stalked it and stole it or I'd still have it Jul 11, 2009
by Gaelan M
Jul 01, 2008
the car does not have original engine its got a 1964 bel air 409 stock.Jul 01, 2008
by Tyler H
Jun 24, 2008
I love the sound with dual Flowmasters and a 454!!!!!Jun 24, 2008
by Tanner M
Jun 06, 2008
Has a 5.3 vortec out of a '01 Chevy silverado and its backed by a 4L60E auto tranny out of a '03 silverado...it has 3:08 gears fixin to have 3:73s...it sucks because its a one tire fire, right now, but when we put that other rearend in it, It'll have limited slip...which will be better.Jun 06, 2008
by Shane P
Mar 06, 2008
I loved this car, it had plenty of power, would pull the front wheels off the ground. It was fast, and never gave me a bad timeMar 06, 2008
by Frank I
Jan 28, 2008
The '72 Chevelle was the third and final year that shared the immediately recognizable body line that was introduced for 1970 Chevelle. Closely resembling the 1971, it carried over the dual taillights inset in the rear bumper, and the single headlights up front. Even lower horsepower still after the gas crisis in the early ‘70s, but that is easily fixed with some cheap and easy bolt on parts. This car is great for any Classic car lover who wants a fun reliable old car that has loads of aftermarket parts available all over the USA and Canada.Jan 28, 2008
by Jack R
Jan 16, 2008
350 V8, dual exhausts and a power top.Jan 16, 2008
by Matt K
Jan 15, 2008
Bought the car in very ruff shape and have been restoring. I have done all the paint, body, and all other work myselfJan 15, 2008
by John I
Nov 18, 2007
its the real thing, if you want all the rumbling and the horse power to cruise through the countryside 24/7.just add a supercooler.Nov 18, 2007
by Anonymous
Oct 23, 2006
fell in love with this car when i was sixteen
meridian blue with a white racing stripe,built 350 edelbrock 650
carb,aluminum intake,ceramic headers connected to dual chamber flo
masters 3 inch all the way back.all inter original,crager rims
danny simsOct 23, 2006
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