1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Concours Station Wagon 2-seat
The 1972 Chevelle Malibu Concours Station Wagon 2-seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3244. 51,400 produced.
1D36H2L572809
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
Van Nuys, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Concours
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | D36 | Chevelle Malibu Concours |
| Engine Code | H | 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | L | Van Nuys, CA |
| Serial Number | 572809 | Unit #572809 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu Concours
Year1972
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower165 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantVan Nuys, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.
Specifications
Dimensions
Production51400
Weight3855
Width75.4
Length206.8
Wheelbase116
Front Tread59.3
Rear Tread59.2
Height54.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Equipment
Equipment350 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, 400 cu. in. V8 engine
Colors
Exterior ColorsAegean Brown Metallic, All colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Bamboo, Bryar Blue Metallic, Classic White, Covert Tan, Cranberry Red, Cream Yellow, Desert Gold Metallic, Driftwood, Dusk Gray Metallic, Elkhart Green Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Gulf Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Midnight Bronze Metallic, Mille Miglia Red, Mojave Gold Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Oasis Green Metallic, Ontario Orange, Orange Flame Metallic, Pewter Silver Metallic, Placer Gold Metallic, Sequoia Green Metallic, Spring Green Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Targa Blue Metallic, Turin Tan, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3244.00
Body
Seating6
Doors4
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.