Vehicle Description
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this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this numbers matching
1982 Collector Edition Corvette in absolutely spectacular condition
with only 44,165 original miles. The car looks beautiful, runs
great, 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 very low original mileage.
The last six digits of the VIN are stamped on the engine pad, which
is pictured below, and the engine is original to the car. The
transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN
stamped on the main case and pictured below.
The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is
finished in the rare and highly desirable color combination of
Silver Beige (59) over Silver Beige Leather (591), which are the
right codes for a Collector Edition. This is the correct and
original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag
pictured in this ad. This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette 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 C3 Corvettes
is very hot right now and on the rise, especially for low mileage
and special examples like this Collector Edition.
Beside the Collector Edition package this Corvette is absolutely
loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list
of RPO codes in this ad such as power locks, power windows, power
seat, power mirrors, power antenna, rear window defogger, and
tilt/telescopic steering wheel. 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, video, list of numbers, and other
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.
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, special 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.
Exterior
The Silver Beige exterior is in gorgeous driver condition. As one
can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine,
and smooth glass-like 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, which is why the late
1981 and all 1982 model years have held up so well over the years.
Often many Corvettes will have particularly chipped up front ends,
this car does not. The underside of the front end, which is a very
fragile and venerable area of the car, is in good condition as
evidenced by the photos. Both doors open and shut nicely. The
original Collector Edition turbine wheels are in gorgeous condition
with an absolutely brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear
tires have plenty of tread left, show some age, and are correctly
sized 225/70R15. There are no major scratches, scrapes, or other
imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the
photos. There is one small spot on top of the front bumper and some
very tiny blemishes that are too faint to show up in photos, but
nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away.
The previous owner just installed new lift struts for the rear
hatch, which keeps the heavy glass up with no problem, as with most
Collector Editions the hatch always opens and closes fine, but can
be a bit finicky. This Corvette has absolutely NO rust issues. As
one can see in the many photos of the underside this Corvette 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 evidence of corrosion around the windshield, which are the
two most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have
included specific photos of the areas on the frame most prone to
rust to show how clean it is.
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 no split seams, tears, or excessive wear. Please note that
these are the original seats, not some cheap aftermarket covers or
replacements. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses
are crystal clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no
stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is
often neglected and prone to sun damage. The carpet on the door
panels is in good shape and not faded. All of the carpet in the car
is also original. The door panels themselves are in good condition
overall, fit well to the doors, and the door pulls are solid and in
tact. The dash and center console look good with no splits, sun
fading, or cracks. The radio works well and sounds clear, and gets
good reception. The jack and jack handle are still present and
stowed correctly behind the passenger seat and pictured in this ad.
The spare is also still with the car. This Collector Edition has
never been smoked in and there is no aroma of cigarettes at
all.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament
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