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Re: 1972 Chevelle Malibu
It's hard to say what's a good deal without seeing the car in person. Without even one photo, it's nearly impossible. We all know that pre-'73 Chevelles are expensive, so a running, driving car with an extra engine may not be overpriced at $13k - as long as it doesn't require any major body or mechanical work.
One other thing to remember is that, if the interior needs work, upholstery can get very expensive very quickly! If you're serious about making the car look first-rate and it needs interior work, be sure to look at upholstery prices before you buy the car. You'll probably be shocked!
The 327 would be a '69 or earlier engine. There were no 396s in '72 - Chevrolet went to 402s in 1970, but still labeled some engines as 396s. The suffix code on the 'ledge' in front of the passenger-side head will tell you how it started life.
Good luck with your Chevelle if you buy it!
Dave B. (who's owned a '72 for a lot of years...)
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