Corvette Model Gallery

1972 coupe

Styling was another stand pat year but with production continuing to rise why change what the public obviously wanted. This is exactly what Zora was told by GM management when they were again approached regarding the possibility of a mid engine.

Engineering efforts continued to emphasize coming government standards. Engine choice was now down to two, the LS5 454 cid and the LT1 350 cid. In California which had the most severe emission standards in America the 454 could not be sold. Engines now had to be rated in the lower SAE (net) figures so even the LT1 was listed as only 255 hp, down 75 from the previous year.

The model

Jay Kovar built this '72 from a vintage MPC kit . He built it to match the box art. The 34 years old decals were in excellent shape!

If you would like to contact Jay on this model his e-mail address is: jlkovar@aol.com

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