Vehicle Description
49,800 original miles. Handsome color combination. Loaded with
options. Attractive cloth interior in fantastic condition.
Great-running 350 cubic inch V8 with Cross-Fire Injection. Nicely
documented. An attention-grabbing Corvette with a very reasonable
price!1982 was the end of the line for the long-running C3
Corvette, but that doesn't mean that GM was just phoning it in. The
big news was Cross-Fire Injection on the erstwhile 350 cubic inch
V8, which was designed to improve driveability and fuel economy.
There was also a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive,
which greatly improved highway mileage and cruising ability.
Styling was still a home-run, and with two-tone paint highlighting
the late C3's dramatic lines, this 1982 Corvette is a great-looking
car in every way. The Silver over Dark Claret combination is
elegant yet sporting and serves to give the Corvette a timeless
look, not dated. The car was originally Dark Charcoal, but was
repainted a few years ago and remains in fantastic condition, and
all the decals were replaced so they're crisp and well-adhered to
the bodywork. Panel gaps are typical C3: pretty good but not
perfect, but the doors swing closed with a solid sound that you
don't often find in Corvettes of this vintage. Glass T-tops are
almost the same color as the bodywork and most of the
weatherstripping was replaced when it was repainted, so it seals up
rather well. There are no major scratches, chips, or other cosmetic
defects aside from a few small nicks on the nose from normal
driving. This is a cool-looking car that was obviously loved.The
red cloth interior is a nice change from the usual cracked and
faded leather in these cars, and the sport seats are just as
supportive and comfortable. The upholstery is in excellent shape,
the deep-pile carpets aren't faded, and the door panels and dash
pad aren't cracked, all indications of a car that has been properly
maintained. The leather-wrapped wheel is atop a tilt steering
column, and all the gauges are operational. Other options include
power windows, mirrors, and locks, power driver's seat, an AM/FM
stereo that still sounds pretty good, a rear defroster, and factory
A/C. The plaque on the center console says there's 200 horsepower
and 285 lb-ft. of torque on tap from the L83 V8, respectable
numbers for 1982. There's ample cargo space behind the seats and
the T-tops lift off easily and store in their original bags to make
this a fun open-air cruiser. The only engine on the menu was the
L83 350 cubic inch V8 with Cross-Fire Injection. This one runs
great, with easy starts and a nice idle, and a big hit of low-end
torque to make it fun on the street. As far as we can tell, this is
the car's original engine, but the numbers are buried under the A/C
compressor and smog pump, so it's impossible to verify without
disassembly. But given the car's condition and low mileage, we have
no reason to believe that it has ever been replaced. If you look
closely, you'll see factory-grade hardware throughout, correct
finishes and fittings, and that big wrinkle-finished air cleaner
assembly with twin filters inside. It's actually refreshing to see
one that's 100% stock, which is how the previous owner (an
enthusiastic NCRS member) liked his cars. The 700R4 4-speed
automatic transmission was new for 1982 and transforms the car's
manners on the highway, making high-speed travel absolutely
effortless and pulling down decent fuel economy at the same time.
It's assisted by a set of 2.72 gears in the rear end, so this thing
just loafs along at crazy speeds. The undercarriage is largely
original and in very good condition with zero rust or rot in the
critical areas of the birdcage and ahead of the rear tires. A
factory-style exhaust features stainless Magnaflow mufflers for a
slightly more aggressive sound, and we'll vouch for the fact that
it has a great tone. Power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, and
a fully independent suspension are all part of the Corvette
program, so this car is surprisingly capable when the road starts
to twist. Gorgeous machined aluminum wheels always look great and
are outfitted with 255/60/15 Goodyear radials of indeterminate
age.Documentation includes an owner's manual, build sheet, and a
large folder of service receipts. We like this car a lot more than
we expected. The disco-era Corvettes are seeing some strong gains
in the market as people realize that they're great drivers and earn
you admission to all the great Corvette events without a huge
up-front cost. Add in the car's great looks, comfortable interior,
and long list of features, and you get a Corvette that's easy to
buy and easy to own. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends
and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in
our inventory prior to purchase.
