72 LT1 w/ AC

[War Bonnet]

Thought that I would share my latest find after reading Don's barn find post. I got a tip on the car while running our (DelVal) road tour on a Sunday. Within 24 hours I became the proud owner of an all original 72 LT1 with air conditioning. It is a one owner original paint 49,000 mile War Bonnet Yellow (yep that make two WB,s) found nearby in Hatfield. The previous owner pasted away and his widow held on to the car for some seven years finally felt it was time to sell.The car was stored for many years in a retirement home garage. Just by the look of it I can tell it was maintained by an old school mechanic, regularly checked on but nothing changed. I have been checking the numbers everything is there and original, alt., carb, hoses, interior, paint, trans, rear diff., etc. The tires were changed to radials and the air filter was replaced along with the oil filter that's it.
I already have the car registered for NCRS Bowtie judging in Kissimmee this January.

This is the best luck I have ever had!

Kevin

[carboman]

Kevin,

Congrats on the new toy. 72 LT-1 with A/C is a rare find. Only year for AC with the LT-1. And..... in your favorite color.

[War Bonnet]

Kevin,

Congrats on the new toy. 72 LT-1 with A/C is a rare find. Only year for AC with the LT-1. And..... in your favorite color.

Thanks Mark! I have a friend that has been keeping a log on all air cars found with this one he's up to 190 out of the assumed 240 made. 142 coupes 48 convertibles.

I really wasn't looking for another car but couldn't refuse, LOL

Regards,

Kevin

[carboman]

When I bought my 72 rag top Contes had a silver 72 LT-1 air car but I was looking for a roadster so I ruled it out.

[Rick and Arleen Ball]

I really wasn't looking for another car but couldn't refuse, LOL

Regards,

Kevin[/QUOTE]
Congrats!
Thats one Helluva find. How could you not buy it.
Got any interior or under hood pics?
Rick

[War Bonnet]

I really wasn't looking for another car but couldn't refuse, LOL

Regards,

Kevin
Congrats!
Thats one Helluva find. How could you not buy it.
Got any interior or under hood pics?
Rick[/QUOTE]

Thanks Rick! It certainly is the find of a life time! I'll post some more pictures as soon as I clean it up a bit, damn cold in the garage! I'm looking to install some type of heater NOW! LOL

Kevin

[jacques]

Congratulations Kevin. Good things happen to good people. Best of luck with it.

[Bob Weiss]

Hi Kevin, Good Luck with the new LT1, You will enjoy it better than the Big Block. a much better balanced car with the lighter small block in the nose.

Bob

[Mike Campbell]

Many congrats on your good fortune!! ;bt Plus, to find one in WB yellow....unbelievable!!

[carboman]

Many congrats on your good fortune!! ;bt Plus, to find one in WB yellow....unbelievable!!

Mike,

Wat Bonnet was more popular than many colors in 72, even red!

[Joel Fellman]

Congrats Kevin! Looks like you & Don L. BOTH got fantastic holiday presents this year!!

[Mike Campbell]

Originally posted by CARBOMAN:
Mike,
Wat Bonnet was more popular than many colors in 72, even red!


Hey Mark, here's a heads up! I remember 1972. Do you? Then what the heck is "Wat Bonnet??? ;at

[carboman]

Hey Mark, here's a heads up! I remember 1972. Do you? Then what the heck is "Wat Bonnet??? ;at

I was 10 in 1972 but I remember my dad got a new car that year. A silver Pontiac Catalina police pursuit sedan with a 455 HO engine in it. War Bonnet yellow is actually gold. Below is the breakdown of 1972 Vettes, options, colors, etc

1972 Corvette Options
RPO# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY $ RETAIL
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 20,496 5,533
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 6,508 5,296
n/a Custom Interior Trim 8,709 158
AV3 Three Point Seat Belts 17,693 n/a
A31 Power Windows 9,495 85
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts (std with Coupe) 749 42
C07 Auxillary Hardtop (convertible only) 2,646 273
C08 Vinyl Covering (for Auxillary Hardtop) 811 158
C50 Rear Window Defroster 2,221 42
C60 Air Conditioning 17,011 464
n/a Optional Rear Axle Ratio 1,986 12
J50 Power Brakes 18,770 47
K19 Air Injection Reactor 3,912 n/a
LS5 454ci, 270hp Engine 3,913 294
LT1 350ci, 255hp Engine 1,741 483
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 1,638 0
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 14,543 0
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 12,992 84
N40 Power Steering 23,794 115
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 3,593 63
PT7 F70x15 White Stripe Tires, Nylon 6,666 30
PU9 F70x15 White Letter Tires, Nylon 16,623 43
T60 Heavy Duty Battery (std with LS5 engine) 2,969 15
U69 AM-FM Radio 19,480 178
U79 AM-FM Stereo Radio 7,189 283
YF5 California Emission Test 1,967 15
ZR1 Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package 20 1,010

1972 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY
972 Classic White 2,763
924 Pewter Silver 1,372
945 Bryar Blue 1,617
946 Elkhart Green 4,200
912 Sunflower Yellow 1,543
973 Mille Miglia Red 2,478
979 Targa Blue 3,198
987 Ontario Orange 4,891
988 Steel Cities Gray 2,346
989 War Bonnet Yellow 2,550

1972 Corvette Interior Color Choices
CODE COLOR
400 Black Vinyl
404 Black Leather
407 Red Vinyl
412 Blue Vinyl
417 Saddle Vinyl
421 Saddle Leather

[War Bonnet]

Congratulations Kevin. Good things happen to good people. Best of luck with it.
Very kind words my friend! Thank you for the luck, I'll need it trailering this thing to Kissimmee,LOL
Hi Kevin, Good Luck with the new LT1, You will enjoy it better than the Big Block. a much better balanced car with the lighter small block in the nose.

Bob
I will probably drive this one more then the BB too! It is a non power steering car, that adds to the fun!

Many congrats on your good fortune!! ;bt Plus, to find one in WB yellow....unbelievable!!
Not complaining, but I would have preferred a different color, I guess I choose a good screen name.
Congrats Kevin! Looks like you & Don L. BOTH got fantastic holiday presents this year!!
Your not kidding, it's the best gift I have ever received! Having the money and the luck finding something like this just doesn't happen to me. Hum, maybe it's because of the guy's wallet I found and returned in Carlisle this year? (Which had a couple grand in it). Carlisle, Corvettes I don't know it kinda weird???LOL

Thank you,

Kevin

[novat_99]

Great find...best of luck with it.

[DanS711]

Great find Kevin, best of luck with it. At this rate you going to need a bigger garage.

[Aquavet]

Another one! you guys sure have wonderful wives!!!!!! All the best, Alan