This 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is one of 970 SS396 examples produced for the model year and is powered by its original 402ci V8, which is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. Refurbished during previous ownership, the car is finished in its original color of Cranberry Red and equipped with a black vinyl interior, high-back bucket seats, power brakes, and an HEI ignition system. This Camaro was purchased by the current owner two years ago and is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Illinois title.
The car was refurbished during previous ownership and is finished in Cranberry Red (75). Features include a rear spoiler, “SS 396” badging on the front fenders, and a blacked-out taillight panel. The paint and trim are shown from a variety of angles in the photo gallery below.
Body-color 15″ steel wheels wear dog-dish hubcaps and BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car is equipped with power-assisted brakes.
The cabin features high-back bucket seats up front trimmed in black vinyl, along with matching rear seats, door panels, and carpets. A Kenwood AM/FM cassette stereo is equipped, and aftermarket speakers are located beneath the rear glass.
The 4-spoke steering wheel fronts factory instrumentation consisting of a fuel level gauge and a 130-mph speedometer. The 5-digit odometer shows 56k miles.
Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information:
- ST 72 12487 — 1972 Camaro Sport Coupe
- NOR — Norwood, Ohio assembly
- TR 775 — Black standard interior
- PNT 75 — Cranberry Red exterior
- 10C — Produced in the third week of October
- A51 — Bucket seats
- Z27 LS3 — SS396
The 402ci V8 is equipped with a dual-snorkel air cleaner and was rated by the factory at 240 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque. Shifting is through a 4-speed manual transmission. An HEI ignition system has been installed, and the selling dealer reports that the fluids were changed in March 2019.
The engine pad stamping matches the last eight digits of the chassis number located on the dashboard. The corresponding transmission stamping can be viewed in the gallery below.
The video above has been provided by the seller.
