972 miles on 1972 LS-5

[Daniel K.]

Some of you may have already seen this, but I didn't hear about it until today. The original owner of a 1972 bryar blue big block convertible, with a 4 speed, put the car away with just 972 miles on it. Full story is here. No indication on his plans for the car or whether it is currently in running condition.

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/less-than-1000-miles-on-newly-found-454-corvette/

[Patrick H.]

Re: 972 miles on 1972 LS-5

I've seen the story. I suspect based on the photos that the Chassis likely has rust since the engine is full of acorns. Interior has mold & mildew.

972 miles followed by 45 years of ignoring abuse, so to speak.

[Terry M.]

Re: 972 miles on 1972 LS-5

I have been waiting for the Yellow 1972 BB with 4 miles to show up in Hot Rod. There are probably three or four other low mile 1972s to go before we get to the 4 mile one though. Hot Rod can milk this story line for a long time.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 972 miles on 1972 LS-5

Yup, at least 3 or 4 more.

I find it interesting when they show a 3XXX mile car and advertise that it "may" be the lowest mile one out there.
Yeah, right.