Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1972)

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.