1972 lt1
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One thing I noticed about this car from looking at the pictures is that the red line on the tach appears to be 5500 RPM. I freely admit I don't know the 71 and 72 cars as well as the 70, but one of the defining characteristics of the 70 LT-1 is its 6500 RPM red line. Usually one of the things that gets forgotten when an LT-1 clone is being made is the fact that the tach is very different (due to the LT-1's solid lifters, etc.). Maybe the tach was replaced at some point with the incorrect part, or maybe the car is a base model small block.
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One thing I noticed about this car from looking at the pictures is that the red line on the tach appears to be 5500 RPM. I freely admit I don't know the 71 and 72 cars as well as the 70, but one of the defining characteristics of the 70 LT-1 is its 6500 RPM red line. Usually one of the things that gets forgotten when an LT-1 clone is being made is the fact that the tach is very different (due to the LT-1's solid lifters, etc.). Maybe the tach was replaced at some point with the incorrect part, or maybe the car is a base model small block.
something to keep the fan from belts coming off the pulleys at the higher 6500 redline
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Roy
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Actually found this thread not long after my post above...looks like the 5500 is correct for 1972:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...r-spotted.html
That might be a good candidate for a restoration...not many 72 LT-1s with AC rolling around.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...r-spotted.html
That might be a good candidate for a restoration...not many 72 LT-1s with AC rolling around.
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Thanks everyone for the help.
Stan i was the high bidder on Ebay although not bring familiar with ebay i told him i cannot purchase the car because it would cost me an additional $1750.00 to transport it with customs , to Canada.
For close to $20,000.00 i do not know if it is a good deal the car still needs some work. Whats your take on it.
Stan i was the high bidder on Ebay although not bring familiar with ebay i told him i cannot purchase the car because it would cost me an additional $1750.00 to transport it with customs , to Canada.
For close to $20,000.00 i do not know if it is a good deal the car still needs some work. Whats your take on it.
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72 LT1 tachs with AC redline at 5600.. non AC LT1's redline at 6500.. all years.. if the car is a 5500 redline, it is wrong and is an aftermarket. hard to tell with that blurry pic.
any 72 LT1 with air is worth 18K unless there is a show stopper.. title issues, rust, NOM. if I was looking, and the car was legit.. I would jump on it. but that is the big question.. is it legit... with bidding only to 18K I am very suspicious and would ask some hard questions to the seller.. and if I don't get good answers, then walk.
this type if car is not for rookies or dreamers. it is not for those that have their eyes glaze over when they see its potential and then comes crashing down when the time comes to pay the deposit or pull the trigger on the cash.
when you back out of a winning bid for any reason other than seller misrepresentation, the least you should do is offer a sincere apology to the seller for all the effort he has to do to relist the car. And you should probably reimburse him for his costs.
any 72 LT1 with air is worth 18K unless there is a show stopper.. title issues, rust, NOM. if I was looking, and the car was legit.. I would jump on it. but that is the big question.. is it legit... with bidding only to 18K I am very suspicious and would ask some hard questions to the seller.. and if I don't get good answers, then walk.
this type if car is not for rookies or dreamers. it is not for those that have their eyes glaze over when they see its potential and then comes crashing down when the time comes to pay the deposit or pull the trigger on the cash.
when you back out of a winning bid for any reason other than seller misrepresentation, the least you should do is offer a sincere apology to the seller for all the effort he has to do to relist the car. And you should probably reimburse him for his costs.
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Car is relisted.
Car appears to be real, and decent shape, although kinda ragged.
Excellent buy for somebody.
Warbonnet yellow/black, LT-1, air, docs, weight sticker, great potential.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...item3a7b2f48b8
Car appears to be real, and decent shape, although kinda ragged.
Excellent buy for somebody.
Warbonnet yellow/black, LT-1, air, docs, weight sticker, great potential.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...item3a7b2f48b8
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Hmmm, its back!
Lets see, I think I saw another 72 LT1 with a/c on ebay for $45K. Of course it has not sold yet and well may not.
If you paid $18 for this one and put another $20K in it (which would be very easy to do
), you would be in the ball park???? (assuming another market downturn is not right around the corner???)
If you paid $18 for this one and put another $20K in it (which would be very easy to do
), you would be in the ball park???? (assuming another market downturn is not right around the corner???)
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Lets see, I think I saw another 72 LT1 with a/c on ebay for $45K. Of course it has not sold yet and well may not.
If you paid $18 for this one and put another $20K in it (which would be very easy to do), you would be in the ball park???? (assuming another market downturn is not right around the corner???)
If you paid $18 for this one and put another $20K in it (which would be very easy to do
), you would be in the ball park???? (assuming another market downturn is not right around the corner???)That car has a 65K potential.
Real profit is made at the time of purchase. Buy it for tomorrow.
Having said that, the car needs to be thoroughly examined by someone very familiar with LT-1 a/c cars.
Right now, the market is soft,...however, give it a few years and, hopefully, planning and investment will pay a big dividend.
Check out this thread dated May '07.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...-for-sale.html
05-09-2007, 01:54 AM #5
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'70 LT-1 coupe, CA 45K
'71 LT-1 convert, ON 54K
'71 LT-1 convert, OH 69K
'72 LT-1 convert, PA
'72 LT-1 coupe, A/C FL
'72 LT-1 convert, NC 55K
'72 LT-1 coupe, MD 50K
'72 LT-1 coupe, A/C, VA 58K
'72 LT-1 coupe, CA 65K
I was mistaken, apparently there are 9 available. Most have docs, look nice and correct.
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'70 LT-1 coupe, CA 45K
'71 LT-1 convert, ON 54K
'71 LT-1 convert, OH 69K
'72 LT-1 convert, PA
'72 LT-1 coupe, A/C FL
'72 LT-1 convert, NC 55K
'72 LT-1 coupe, MD 50K
'72 LT-1 coupe, A/C, VA 58K
'72 LT-1 coupe, CA 65K
I was mistaken, apparently there are 9 available. Most have docs, look nice and correct.
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LT1 in Canada
Hi i was speaking with a gentleman in Nova Scotia, Canada who has a 1971 LT1 for sale . Has Docu. from GM Canada
Is there anyone around that area who can check this car.
thanks
Is there anyone around that area who can check this car.
thanks
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- do not get hung up on the LT1 part of the equation....focus on the whole car not, not the solid lifters
- that car has a lot of original luster - but restoration is needed on that car to achieve max value.
- that car needs paint, mechanical, interior work, chassis restoration and who knows what works operationally... You could be in a world of hurt financially if you don't know what to look for.
- 1700 shipping is the least of your concerns on that car.
- at $15, you would still need to drop at least $15 on it. And then it's worth about that total amount. Where's the deal?
If you love the color etc, that's one thing... But that car needs work
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Hi,
My understanding is that War Bonnet cars are becoming, and will continue to become, rarer and rarer.
A wealthy owner, with a soft spot for 'orphans', is buying ALL the wb cars he can, (and hiding them), in order that they not sit unsold in people's driveways, fields, and sheds, year after year.
At the same time he is developing glasses for everyone else to wear so we too can appreciate this fine color.
Regards,
Alan
My understanding is that War Bonnet cars are becoming, and will continue to become, rarer and rarer.
A wealthy owner, with a soft spot for 'orphans', is buying ALL the wb cars he can, (and hiding them), in order that they not sit unsold in people's driveways, fields, and sheds, year after year.
At the same time he is developing glasses for everyone else to wear so we too can appreciate this fine color.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Oct 29, 2012 at 08:40 AM.
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Hi,
My understanding is that War Bonnet cars are becoming, and will continue to become, rarer and rarer.
A wealthy owner, with a soft spot for 'orphans', is buying ALL the wb cars he can, (and hiding them), in order that they not sit unsold in people's driveways, fields, and sheds, year after year.
At the same time he is developing glasses for everyone else to wear so we too can appreciate this fine color.
Regards,
Alan
My understanding is that War Bonnet cars are becoming, and will continue to become, rarer and rarer.
A wealthy owner, with a soft spot for 'orphans', is buying ALL the wb cars he can, (and hiding them), in order that they not sit unsold in people's driveways, fields, and sheds, year after year.
At the same time he is developing glasses for everyone else to wear so we too can appreciate this fine color.
Regards,
Alan
excuse the tounge in cheek 
reply. I knew where you were heading. 
This is a great car in very original condition! One I would love to have! Just wasn't in the cards..........
Regards,
WB