Chevrolet C3 Cabriolet 5,7 (1972)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 128 photos
• Video including engine running
• The vehicle underwent a complete restoration in 2015 and has remained in the same condition ever since
• Classic Analytics evaluation from September 2020 with an overall condition grade of 1- available
• Extensive service performed in 2026
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1972
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 5.7-liter V8 with 279 PS (205 kW)
• Transmission: 3-speed automatic
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: black faux leather
• New TÜV inspection upon sale; H license plate
• Features:
• Radio (recently replaced)
• Additional headlights

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Corvette C3 is red
• Body, paint, and chrome parts are in very well-maintained condition with only minimal signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the body
• The vehicle was fully restored in 2015 and has remained in this excellent condition ever since

Interior

• The Corvette C3 is equipped with black faux leather
• The interior is in very good condition with only minimal signs of age
• Radio is present and in working order (replaced in March 2026)
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• Ready to drive immediately and registered
• The V8 engine runs flawlessly. The automatic transmission also shifts smoothly
• There are no known technical defects on the vehicle
• Front brake calipers replaced (March 2026); brake system bled, brake fluid changed
• Ignition switch contact plate replaced (March 2026)
• Oil change and oil filter replaced (June 2026)

History

Ownership History

• One owner in Germany; the vehicle was re-registered once within the family
• Number of owners in the U.S. unknown

Service History

• 2015 – Complete restoration performed
• March 6, 2026, at approx. 68,832 miles – Ignition switch contact plate replaced, front brake calipers replaced, brake system bled, brake fluid changed, oil change and oil filter replacement, radio replaced; Fahrzeugtechnik Hartmann (approx. 1,463 EUR net)

Documents

• German Certificate of Registration
• Classic car registration with H license plate
• Classic Analytics appraisal (September 2020, overall condition grade 1-)
• Invoice from Fahrzeugtechnik Hartmann (June 2026)

Summary

For sale is a red 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Convertible with a 5.7-liter V8 (279 PS Big Block) and a 3-speed automatic transmission, featuring a German H-license plate. The vehicle underwent a complete restoration in 2015 and has remained in the same condition ever since; the Classic Analytics appraisal from September 2020 certifies an overall condition grade of 1-. The body, paint, chrome parts, and engine all achieved the highest rating category. Recent service work in March and June 2026 included replacement of the front brake calipers, brake fluid, ignition switch contact plate, and radio, as well as an oil change (documented costs: approx. 1,463 EUR net). The TÜV inspection will be renewed upon sale.