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What is a 1972 Chevelle worth? ›

One of the rarest and most sought-after Chevelles is the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible. In 1970, Chevrolet produced only 20 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertibles. These cars were equipped with the potent LS6 engine, making them incredibly powerful and desirable among collectors.

Based on data from 9 vehicles, 70 fuel-ups and 10,520 miles of driving, the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle gets a combined Avg MPG of 11.87 with a 1.67 MPG margin of error.

“The 363 or 454 cars from 1970 are the best to buy in terms of value,” he says. “In the second generation, the '69 and '71 years are the next most sought after. The '72s are probably at the bottom of the list, along with '68, which makes those the ones to target if you're on a tighter budget.”

The rarity and performance of these variants make them highly desirable among collectors. The value of these vehicles also largely depends on their condition and originality. A meticulously maintained Chevelle, with the original parts and paintwork, can fetch substantially higher prices.

Estimations vary, but there is some consensus that approximately 20 to 25 drop tops are in existence today, which makes finding an intact, numbers-matching example an extraordinary treasure and marks the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible the rarest of all Chevelles.

By far the most popular Chevelle with collectors is the 1968 SS 396. This was the most popular model at the time, and was well-known as one of the Kings of the muscle car era.

The Chevelle SS had a white "SS" logo in the black rubber pad on the rear bumper. Both the Chevelle SS and El Camino SS had a large "SS" grille emblem (without any engine size). The SS models also had a hood with a large bulge in the rear center. Hood stripes were an extra cost option with this hood.

All these updates were enough for the Chevelle (in all trims) to be Americas second-best selling car in 1972. 1972 was also the final year for one of the most iconic muscle cars ever.

How much horsepower does a 72 Chevelle 350 have? ›

For '72, power was ratings were lowered to reflect only the net output. The base engine offered was a six-cylinder unit making 110 horsepower. A 307 cu in V-8 making 130 hp was offered as well as a pair of 350 cid V-8s, making 165 hp and 175 hp, respectively.

The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. Optional was a four-barrel carbureted version of the 350 V8 rated at 275 gross (200 net with dual exhaust and 175 net with single exhaust) horsepower.

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 model was the highest powered Chevelle manufactured in the model's lifetime, which ran from 1964 through 1977. It was the only production GM car to have a higher horsepower rating than the Corvette.

1969 L78 SS396 Chevelle - The Factory's Fastest.

Now the most expensive 1970 Chevelle ever sold, this LS6 is the fourth of its kind to change hands for more than $500,000. In addition to the previous record holder, a red example that sold for $572,000 in January 2022, a blue car fetched $550,000 in January 2023.

Q: What was the lowest recorded sale price for a Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The lowest recorded sale price was $5,600 for a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe 2 Door Post on Sep 17 2022. Q: What is the average sale price of a Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The average price of a Chevrolet Chevelle is $70,970.