1972 Chevrolet Caprice

This 1972 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate station wagon was delivered new to Jim McKay Chevrolet of Fairfax, Virginia, and the seller acquired the car out of Virginia in 2017 from its reported second owner. Powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Desert Gold with woodgrain appliqués over Saddle vinyl upholstery. Features include a drop-down tailgate, a roof rack, wheel covers, a power-adjustable front seat, a clock, tilt steering, and an AM/FM/eight-track stereo. This six-passenger Kingswood Estate shows 50k miles and is now offered at no reserve with 1972 sales paperwork, service records dating back to the 1970s, manufacturer’s literature, a service manual, spare parts, eight-track cassettes, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name. Based on the Caprice, the Kingswood Estate was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line full-size station wagon for 1972. This example is finished in Desert Gold (54) with faux-woodgrain paneling. Features include a roof rack, tinted glass, dual sideview mirrors, and chrome bumpers with rubberized guards. An emblem from Jim McKay Chevrolet is affixed to the drop-down tailgate, which can be seen in operation in the video gallery below. Chipped paint and a dent above the right taillight are shown in the photo gallery. Black 15″ steel wheels with Chevrolet covers are mounted with 235/75 Venezia Classic 787 tires. The car is equipped with adjustable air shocks. The front and rear bench seats are upholstered in Saddle vinyl (826). The front seat features six-way power adjustability, and other equipment includes an AM/FM/eight-track stereo, Deluxe seatbelts, rubber floor mats, and tilt steering. A Schrader Load-Tamer gauge is positioned beneath the dashboard. The seller states that the air conditioning and the eight-track player are inoperative, and a crack in the vinyl is noted on the driver’s side of the dash next to the left air vent. The wrapped two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 120-mph speedometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a clock. The five-digit odometer shows 50k miles, approximately 4k of which were added under current ownership. The fuel gauge is inaccurate. A lockable storage compartment is located beneath the cargo-area floor. The spare wheel/tire is stowed behind a side trim panel. The 400ci Turbo-Fire V8 features a two-barrel carburetor and was rated at 170 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque when new. The seller states that the gaskets and the spark plugs were replaced in 2018 and the fluids were flushed. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission. Corrosion is noted on underbody components. The Scheduled Price Sheet documents delivery to Jim McKay Chevrolet as well as factory colors, options, and a total price of $5,675. Service records dating back to the 1970s, manufacturer’s literature, a service manual, and eight-track cassettes will accompany the vehicle along with spare parts including a fuel pump, a water pump, belts, spark plugs, and brake parts.