LS3-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Camaro “Pro Touring”
Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
The second generation of Chevrolet’s roaring pony car debuted halfway through the 1970 model year wearing a riveting European-influenced design. The long, raised hood, squared egg-crate grille, Frenched headlights, and delicate chrome bumperettes of the early 1970-73 cars arguably symbolize the purest of the breed among Camaro collectors. While Chevrolet offered a range of powerful V8 engines as well as the Z28 performance package from the factory, owners seeking to exceed period OEM performance could do so through upgraded suspension components, braking systems, and drivetrains in “Pro Touring” builds. Widely popularized by Mark Stielow’s “Tri-Tip” 1969 Camaro which he ran in the 1993 One Lap of America competition, the trend of modifying Camaros to function as well as modern vehicles caught on among those who wanted to use their muscle cars for more than straight-line speed contests.
Highlights
Tastefully upgraded “Pro Touring” build
Powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 mated to a Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission
Modifications reported by the consignor include:
Texas Speed Stage 1 N/A Camshaft
Long tube stainless headers and mufflers
Hotchkis Stage II Sport Suspension
KORE3 Big-Brake Kit
Holley Terminator X wiring harness, ECU, and handheld controller
10-bolt rear end with 3.73 gear ratio
Five-spoke Vintage Wheel Works wheels mounted with BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2 tires
Finished in orange over a black leather interior
Interior features upgraded bucket seats, a three-spoke leather-wrapped Grant steering wheel, a console-mounted Hurst shifter, and aftermarket gauges
This Camaro “Pro-Touring” is offered with the digital odometer currently showing just 1,534 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Chrome front bumperettes
Cowl induction hood
Dual color-keyed exterior rearview mirrors
Three-piece rear spoiler
Chrome rear bumper
“SS” grille emblem
Black-finished grille
“SS LS3” fender emblems
Carbon fiber instrument binnacle
Push-button radio
Hurst gear shift
Locking glove compartment
Manual windows
Dual exhaust outlets
Known Imperfections
Minor paint chips
Small dimple in hood
Included
Full-size matching spare tire
Fire extinguisher
Valve cover set
Ownership History
The consignor acquired this Camaro “Pro Touring” in 2020, and has since performed minor items towards completing the build.
This 1972 Chevrolet Camaro was offered on Hagerty Auctions October 2023. You can view the old listing here. The winning bidder failed to follow through on their commitment to purchase the vehicle. This was not due to any faults of the vehicle or the seller. We have banned the high bidder from taking place in future Hagerty Auctions.
