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 17,435 original miles. This Corvette is truly an
investment grade classic. 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.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is
completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked
on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate
date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of
Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct
and original. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, both
throttle bodies, alternator, intake manifold, and even all the
glass including both T-Tops are all correct and original. The last
six digits of the VIN, 107506, are stamped on the engine pad, which
is pictured in this ad, 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.
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 as well as the window sticker. 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 V54 roof panel carrier, power
locks, power windows, power seat, power mirrors, 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 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.
Please note that this Collector Edition came new from the factory
with the V54 Roof Panel Carrier option. The V54 allows you to store
the T-Tops on the rear deck lid over the rear hatch. This option is
why the car has the four black mounting points on the rear deck
that one can see in the photos. This option was very rare and only
installed on 1,992 Corvettes. We have owned a number of Corvettes
with the V54 and what is exceptionally rare is for the option to be
complete with the mounting brackets, straps, and storage bag. This
Collector Edition is complete and has all of the accessories to
actually use V54. It has all four brackets, both straps, a storage
bag, and the straps are still present inside the car to secure the
storage bag.
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.
We have seen no paint lines, overspray, or any other signs of any
type of paintwork or repairs over the years and we believe that
this Collector Edition has all original paint and decals; the
AutoCheck report also shows no accident history. 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 a brilliant
finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear tires have plenty of tread
left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major
scratches, scrapes, or other imperfections that have been
intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some very tiny
blemishes and some of the typical imperfections you see under the
clear on the C3's that have original paint and were made in Bowling
Green that were too small to show up in the pictures, but nothing
that is really noticeably from about five or ten feet away. Also,
the hood decal is showing some age, which is common with the
original decals. 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 ...for more information please contact the seller.
