Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1972)
Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1972), Baldwin Motion Recreation, completely restored, more than 450 hp, rated 2
Overview
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Highlights and general information
For sale is a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 in metallic silver with a blue leather interior.
Highlights:
- Coveted early C3 with chrome elements
- Recreation of the legendary Corvette C3 Baldwin Motion design
- Big block V8 with at least 450 hp (probably approx. 600 hp)
- The car was frame-off restored in the USA from 2006 to 2008 and received an award from the National Corvette Restorers Society
- Classic Data short evaluation from 2025 with a grade of 2
- TÜV until 06/2026
General information about the vehicle:
- Year of construction: 1972
- First registration: USA, 1972
- Location: 49843 Uelsen, Germany
- Number of vehicle owners: 2 in Germany, previously unknown
- Accident-free (according to the owner)
- H license plate
- Registered
- Immediately ready to drive
Model history
The third generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, known internally as the C3, was produced from 1968 to 1982 and is best known for its eye-catching "Shark" design. Inspired by the Mako Shark II Concept, the C3 combines sporty performance with striking styling. Today, the models from the early 70s are considered coveted collector's vehicles, especially variants with special tuning such as the Baldwin Motion Design offered here, which pays homage to an era of individual high-performance conversions.
The facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Silver metallic
- Interior: Blue leather
- Repainted: Fully repainted
Engine & Transmission:
- V8 big block 7.3L with 450 hp (registered), probably uprated to 7.7L and approx. 600 hp
- Manual gearbox
- Last service: 2025
Mileage:
- 8,238 miles (read off) since restoration in 2008 in the USA
- Partially traceable
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents
- Brief assessment (2025, grade 2)
- Various invoices for spare parts
- No checkbook available
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: approx. 80% tread, but about 10 years old
- Brakes: approx. 70% (Hawk Performance brake pads)
- Body: good condition with minor signs of wear due to age
- Underbody: good condition without rust
Please see the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle
Known defects:
- Slight cracking in the paint on the hood and right mudguard
- Air conditioning does not work
Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle
Summary:
For sale is a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 with Baldwin Motion design in silver metallic. The vehicle is in a good and very well-maintained condition and was fully restored in 2008. With a valid MOT until June 2026, H license plates and a current rating of 2, this Corvette presents itself as a classic US sports car with charm and tuning history. Equipped with a big block V8 with at least 450 hp, this C3 offers enormous driving pleasure. An attractive opportunity for Corvette enthusiasts and collectors.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed



Comments of this past auction
das typenschild weißt die farbnummer 989 aus, das wäre dann die farbe „war bonnet yellow“ und nicht silber. also entweder ist das schild falsch, oder sie wurde in silber umlackiert!
In dem Zustand ist sie mit Sicherheit nicht vom Band gelaufen. Ist sehr viel nicht mehr original. Für Sammler eher weniger interessant.
Technik: Die Produktion lief bis Oktober 1982. Es wurden insgesamt 542.861 Corvette C3 gebaut, darunter befinden sich 70.586 Cabrios, die nur von 1967 bis 1975 gebaut wurden. Mit fast 543.000 gebauten Modellen in 15 Jahren knüpft die C3 an die Erfolge ihrer Vorgänger an. Auch das beste Produktionsjahr in der Geschichte der Corvette überhaupt, das Jahr 1979 mit exakt 53.807 Einheiten (nach 46.776 Einheiten 1978), fällt in die Epoche der C3-Corvette. Bis 1981 (40.606 Stück) hielt dieses Modell sich relativ beständig, im letzten Modelljahr 1982 sank die Produktion aber auf 25.407 Exemplare. Die Preise begannen 1968 bei 4663 USD für das Coupé und 4347 USD für das Cabriolet. Bis zum Jahr 1975 stieg der Preis für das Coupé auf 7117 USD und auf 6857 USD für das Cabriolet. Die C3 war gegenüber der europäischen und japanischen Konkurrenz ab 1982 nunmehr chancenlos. Das sollte ab 1983 mit dem Nachfolgemodell Corvette C4 geändert werden. LG Tom