Intro
To celebrate the departure of the third-generation Corvette, Chevrolet offered a “Collectors Edition” model. Unique vehicle identification plates were affixed to prevent Collectors Edition knockoffs. The 1982 Collector Edition Corvette Coupe carried a special VIN code (which could be used to uniquely identify a real car from a clone) represented with the number ZERO in the sixth digit. This Collectors Edition Corvette is one of 6759 produced, it is a three owner, completely stock, NCRS 99-point car showing just 12,893 miles and now offered for auction on Collector Chassis. It has a clear Carfax with no issues, a clear title and is in Long Island, New York.
Exterior
The Collectors Edition was finished in a special silver-beige metallic paint with graduated shadow-like contrast striping on the hood, fenders, and doors and tinted windows. It has special bronze-tinted glass T-tops and finned “turbine” alloy wheels like the ones first introduced on the 1963 split-window Stingray. It comes with four-wheel disc brakes and independent front and rear suspension. In addition to the glass hatch the Collectors Edition also featured many unique options that set it apart from other 1982 Corvettes. It featured cloisonne emblems – including a special crossed-flag emblem on the hood that read “Corvette Collector Edition” around the rim. Addition emblems were located on the rear deck, and steering wheel. This Corvette still wears the original tires since new.
Interior
Within the interior of the Collectors Edition, the car featured a silver-beige leather upholstery and door trim that matched the car’s exterior paint color. The steering wheel also received a matching hand-sewn leather wrap including the horn cap. It featured high end, color-matched, luxury carpeting, air conditioning, power windows, power steering, rear window defogger, leather wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel, color keyed seat belts, day night rear view mirror, six-way LH power seats, power antenna, 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission, dual front speakers, and carpeted floor mats.
Mechanicals
The Collectors Edition featured a 5.7 Liter (L83) 350 CID V8 with crossfire injection and 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds. This Corvette has only 12,893 miles and is current on all maintenance.
Summary
Chevrolet sold 6,759 of the Collector Edition Corvette providing one of the most comprehensive packages ever offered to the Corvette buyer. It was, in its time, the most expensive Corvette available. Many enthusiasts state the Collectors Edition Corvette was the best C3 of them all. This collector grade Corvette is owned by a collector and spent most of its time indoors.
