This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a tidy classic where the owner has spent considerable money recently. He has treated the body to a complete restoration, while the engine and transmission have both received a rebuilt. It makes a stunning visual impact and is a classic that the new owner could drive with their head held high. If you want to be that person, you will find the SS located in Pompano Beach, Florida, and listed for sale here on eBay. Frantic bidding has pushed the price to $29,100 in this No Reserve auction.

This Chevelle has the “wow” factor in abundance. It presents beautifully in its Midnight Bronze paint, with White stripes. The owner performed a cosmetic restoration of this classic around four years ago, and it still shows superbly. The paint holds a beautiful depth of shine, and there are no apparent flaws or defects. He emphasizes that the stripes are not decals but are painted. The panels look as straight as an arrow, with no dents or bruises. There’s no visual evidence of rust, and the owner doesn’t mention any problems in his listing. He says that the floors and trunk pan are solid, which is positive news for potential buyers. The external trim is in excellent order, as are the wheels. The glass looks flawless, and there is little doubt that this classic would turn heads wherever it goes.

The news appears to be nothing but positive for purists when we lift the hood. The engine bay is occupied by the car’s numbers-matching 402ci LS3 V8 that should produce 240HP. Bolted to this big block is a TH400 automatic transmission, while the vehicle also features power steering and power brakes. This combination should allow the Chevelle to storm the ¼ mile in 15.8 seconds before finding its way to 131mph. The owner states that he treated both the engine and transmission to a rebuild around two years ago. The engine bay presents nicely for a vehicle of this age, and it appears that looks are not receptive. The owner says that the SS runs and drives well, and it seems that there are no vices or issues. I’m fascinated by the damage to the fan shroud, which suggests there may have been a problem in the past. Perfectionists will probably search for a replacement shroud to give the engine bay a completed look.

The owner claims that this Chevelle was a special order, with the seats upholstered in Camel Tan. Its overall presentation is pretty impressive, with only a single split on the driver’s seat worth noting. However, I believe that a competent upholsterer may be able to repair this without the need to replace the cover. The remaining upholstered surfaces are in good order, as are the carpet and headliner. The dash and pad are in excellent condition, as is the console. The original radio has made way for an aftermarket unit while a CD player is mounted under the dash. Aftermarket speakers have been fitted in the kick panels, and it looks like there may be some in the rear parcel tray. Otherwise, this interior is unmolested. It features ice-cold air conditioning and the sports gauge pack with a factory tach.

Sometimes it can be easy to determine the desirability of a classic car. In this case, we only need to look at the bidding history. People seem to like what they see, which explains why there have already been fifty-three bids submitted at the time of writing. There is still time left in this auction, so I suspect that there will be plenty of bids submitted before the hammer falls. Could you be tempted to join the bidding war?