1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Concours Station Wagon 3-seat
The 1972 Chevelle Malibu Concours Station Wagon 3-seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3351. 51,400 produced.
Confidence
95%
1D46F2B622874
307 cu.in. V8 130 HP @ 4000 RPM (F)
Engine
Station Wagon 3-seat
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Concours
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | D46 | Chevelle Malibu Concours |
| Engine Code | F | 307 cu.in. V8 130 HP @ 4000 RPM (F) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | B | Baltimore, MD |
| Serial Number | 622874 | Unit #622874 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu Concours
Year1972
Body StyleStation Wagon 3-seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine307 cu.in. V8 130 HP @ 4000 RPM (F)
Cylinders8
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Horsepower130 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceGM
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
Weight3910
Wheelbase116
Length206.8
Width75.4
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$3351.00
Body
Seating9
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.