Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1982
Corvette in fantastic condition with only 58,769 original miles.
This Corvette looks amazing, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. The 2-tone Silver Blue (24) over Dark Blue (26) paint with
Dark Blue (22) interior is a very beautiful and desirable color
combination that looks stunning on the car. It is also the correct
and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag,
which are pictured in this ad.
In addition to the two-tone paint this Corvette is absolutely
loaded with options such as glass T-Tops, power seat, power
mirrors, and N90 aluminum wheels. The car also comes with the
original owner's manual, along with many other original documents
that came with the car when purchased new. Pictured above is the
original invoice for the car from Voss Chevrolet in Dayton
Ohio.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" and almost every part we checked on the car is correct
with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. The last
six digits of the VIN, 113032, are stamped on the engine pad, which
is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car.
Please take the time to check out the numbers tab to see how
original this corvette really is.
This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Corvette that is
ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One could
easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase
price in years to come as the market on the 1980 through 1982
Corvettes is strong right now and on the rise. In our experience
the 1980 to 1982 model years draw a good premium over other late C3
Corvettes; this is especially true for high-quality low mileage
examples like this car. The low original mileage is verified not
only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title,
pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse
all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers, video, and
information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original
this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Exterior
The 2-tone Silver Blue & Dark Blue exterior is in great condition.
As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep
shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The car
shows great panel fit/gap overall. The aluminum wheels and center
caps are in beautiful condition with a spectacular brilliant finish
and no curb rash. This missing emblem on the passenger rear has
since been replaced. The GoodYear Eagle GTII white letter tires are
in great shape with plenty of life left. They are correctly sized
225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been
intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a
paint job with this many years on it there are some touch ups,
hairline cracks, and other tiny imperfections around the car, but
nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away.
This Corvette is totally solid and has no rust issues. As one can
see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very
clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around
the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no
corrosion around the windshield frame or "birdcage," which are the
two most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have
included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show
how nice this car looks.
Interior
The Dark Blue interior in this Corvette is in very good condition.
The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The
carpet is the only negative being faded/discolored from over the
years. The dash and console look great with no cracks or sun
fading. The door panels are in great shape overall and the door
pulls are solid and intact. Unlike many other C3 Corvettes, the
door panels also fit well and tight to the door. The seats are in
excellent shape and look just as great in person as they do in the
photos with minimal wear in the typical area on the bolster where
the driver gets in and out. Please note that these appear to be the
original seats and skins, not some cheap covers or aftermarket
replacements. The original radio is still in the car, most
importantly the dash has never been cut for an aftermarket
installation. The jack and jack handle are still with the car,
stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The original spare is
still with the car. Please note that both seat belts work and
retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an
issue many buyers do not think to check. This Corvette has never
been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of
cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over
time and the excellent condition of this original interior is a
huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has
received throughout its life and another great verification of the
low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
numbers matching L83 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice on the road
and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad one can observe the
car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through
all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves.
Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the
car performs quite well overall. This Corvette has plenty of power
and is quite fast. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the
power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the
engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as
one can see in the photos. The ignition shielding, original air
cleaner, smog pump, catalytic converter, and correct finned
aluminum valve covers are all still in place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, indicators, power windows, power mirrors in every
direction, rear defrost, and wipers. All of the gauges work. The
blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The
radio works and the power antenna can be seen going up and down in
the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly
with no effort or binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go
up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override
switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed
in the video below. The power seat works. Not enough can be said as
to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with
the T-tops out on a beautiful day.
Also, for any 1982 Corvette you may look at, be sure to verify that
the "check engine" light is working correctly. The light should go
on when the key is turned on as a confirmation that the light is
working, then quickly go off when the car is started. A great
number of these 1982 Corvettes have had...for more information
please contact the seller.
