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 spectacular condition with only 76,805 original miles.
This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. The 2-tone white over silver paint with dark blue leather
interior is a very beautiful and unique color combination that
looks stunning on the car.
A copy of the AutoCheck report for this car is shown in the photos.
Please note that it is totally clean, shows no accident history,
and verifies the low mileage as original. I have personally driven
this Corvette over 30 miles. During that time that car was
completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true pleasure to
drive. The car comes with a service log from the previous owner for
maintenance and repairs over the years, which is pictured in this
ad. The log totals over $3,000 in recent service so this Corvette
has been very well maintained.
This Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching." 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 both fuel injectors and the distributor are correct and
original. The last six digits of the VIN, 119837, 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.
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 examples like
this car. 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, 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 white and silver exterior is in excellent 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
original N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich
Radial TA raised white letter tires are basically brand new and are
correctly sized 225/70R15. There is a receipt with the car for new
tires from March of this year. There are no major imperfections
that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. This
Corvette 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.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date
coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date
of third week of July, 1982 (07C). Original glass is a good
indication that this car has had no major accident history and
never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Dark Blue Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats are in excellent shape and look just as great
in person as they do in the photos with no rips, holes, or split
seams. They are not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster
where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are crisp and
clean and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in fantastic
condition with no stains, holes, or tears. This includes the rear
carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look great
with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are great shape
overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. 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.
Please note that the T-Top bags are included with the car.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over
time and the excellent condition of this 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. As stated above we have driven this car
over 30 miles with no issues and there are over $3,000 in recent
service so it is very well sorted mechanically. 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, power locks, power windows, and wipers. All of the gauges
work and even the clock runs. Even very detailed items light the
interior delay light timer and key buzzer still work. The a/c also
works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking
on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the
headlights works correctly with no effort or binding tin the
mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the
headlight switch or vacuum override switch. There complete
operation form both switches can be viewed in the video below. The
blower for the heater and a/c works, but only on high. 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...for more information please contact the
seller.
