Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful 1982 Collector Edition Corvette in excellent condition with only 40,420 original miles. The car looks great, runs well, and drives awesome. The 1982 Collector Edition has been steadily increasing in value for the past few years and is an excellent investment. There is copy of the Autocheck report on this car pictured below. The report shows no accident history and verifies the low mileage. The low mileage is also verified by not only the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured below, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information below to get a true sense of nice 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 cars 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.
model description
This is an authentic and original Collector Edition Corvette
verified by the special trim codes and special VIN code, both
pictured below. A "0" in the sixth digit of the VIN is exclusive to
Collector Editions.
The 1982 was not only the final year of the third generation
Corvette, it was truly the end of an era. It was the last of the
"Mako Shark" body style first introduced in 1968, which has become
the most famous and recognizable Corvette design to date. First
available in the 1981 Corvettes, a new weight saving and
performance enhancing fiberglass leaf spring became standard on the
rear suspension in all 1982 Corvettes. This model year marked the
end of the most prolific era for Corvette and history will always
hold a special place for the 1982 Corvette.
To honor the special in history that GM knew the 1982 Corvette
would hold Chevrolet decided to release a special "Collector
Edition." It differed from the normal Corvette in many ways. In
addition to the higher level of standard features, the Collector
Edition had a lifting frameless glass hatchback with remote
release, special silver-beige paint, graduated hood and side body
decals, commemorative aluminum wheels styled similarly to the 1967
"bolt on" optional wheels, accent pin striping, multi-tone
silver-beige leather seats and door trim, leather wrapped steering
wheel and horn cap, cloisonné exterior and interior emblems, and
luxury carpeting were all exclusive to the Collector Edition and
not available on the standard model. The 1982 Corvette Collector
Edition was the first Corvette to have a base price over
$20,000.00.
numbers
Please note when checking the numbers that not only do the correct stampings and casting numbers appear on the parts, but all of the dates are also chronologically correct. This means that all of the parts were made and assembled in the correct order. For example, all of the dates for the individual engine components and the engine casting date should obviously precede the assembly date of the engine because the parts had to be produced before they could be assembled. All of the parts I checked follow this rule and are dated correctly.
xterior
The Silver Beige exterior is in great driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. 1982 was the first year for full production out of the new factory in Bowing Green, KY. This means that this Corvette was one of the first to receive a true multistage base coat clear coat paintjob. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original Collector Edition wheels are in good condition with a nice finish. The tires have about 80& trade left. There are no major scratches, scrapes, or other imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some very small blemishes that were too faint to show up in photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. The decals on all the 1982 Collector Editions are prone to fading and cracking. The decals on this Collector Edition are in good shape overall. There is one small blemish on the decal on the right door, but it is hardly noticeable and there is a specific photo of the area below. The previous owner just installed new lift struts for the rear hatch, which keep the heavy glass up with no problem. The rear hatch opens and shuts easily, which is a common problem on the Collector Editions; the fit of the glass is typical for what we have observed on this model. This Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. As one can see in the photos of the underside, this Corvette is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion on the "A" pillars, which are the most common areas for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included many photos of the underside to show how nice it looks.
The Corvette looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.
Interior
The Silver Beige Leather interior of the Corvette is in excellent condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the photos with a little bit of age, but no rips or split seams. Please note that these appear to be the original seats not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is also in great condition with no major stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The carpet on the door panels is in good shape and not faded. All of the carpet in the car also appears to be original. The door panels themselves are in good condition with no rips or splits, and the door pulls are in tact. The dash has been capped and has no splits, sun fading, or cracks. This Collector Edition has never been smoked in, there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes at all. Corvette interiors are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care this car has received throughout it's life.
The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles well. The car drives terrifically; it is feels good on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph and then braking to stoplight. Please note that there are no vibrations and the car performs quite well. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The car has not been modified or molested and such items as the original smog pump, emissions system, and catalytic converter are all still working and in place.
