Vehicle Description
The first thing that strikes you about this 1982 Corvette is the
color. It is believed that less than 723 coupes were painted in
code-40 Silver Green, and this color was only offered in 1982. The
shine of this silvery hue also coordinates nicely with the optional
aluminum wheels that were a great addition to these later C3s. And
speaking of the later cars, the fastback profile, deep chin
spoiler, and ducktail end cap all add to the distinctive look that
really makes these stand out. Besides just looking amazing, this
one earns its place in history as the final year before General
Motors shut the books on the C3.
The Silver Green interior is nearly as rare as the exterior. The
metallic leather seat package that was optional on late-C3s, and
since it represents its period so well, we love to see it so well
preserved. And more than just look good, this classic has appeal
because it's loaded with options like power windows, power locks,
power driver's seat, power mirrors, tilt steering column, air
conditioning (does need servicing), electric rear defrost, original
AM/FM/cassette stereo, and just about anything else GM could
include in the top-of-the-line Corvette. Tinted glass T-tops allows
the driver to have an open-air experience on-demand with this
Corvette.
The 1982 drivetrain was a preview of the new C4 Corvette. The
Cross-Fire Injected 350 cubic-inch V8 was torquey, powerful, and
surprisingly efficient thanks to a new for 1982 700R4 four-speed
automatic overdrive transmission as standard equipment. This is the
original motor, and just like the rest of this car, it's
refreshingly stock. The offset air cleaner gives it away, and
you'll be impressed by how tidy everything is and how
well-maintained all the vitals are. It starts quickly and easily,
makes a fantastic rumble from the dual exhaust, and snaps through
the gears with authority - all making for an entertaining V8
cruiser. It also helps that there is a disc brake behind each one
of those cool alloy wheels.
Highlights:
Well preserved, highly original car
Final year for the C3 Corvette
Rare code 40 Silver Green color
Numbers Matching Cross-Fire Injected 350 cubic-inch V8
700R4 four-speed automatic overdrive
Tinted glass T-tops
Leather seats
4-wheel disc brakes
These final-year C3s were one of the few of this model that were
built in Bowling Green, not St. Louis. The modern factory makes
these sought-after today for their superior build quality. This is
an interesting 1982 Corvette with great features, and it only gets
better when you realize that this total vintage package is
available at such an affordable price. Don't miss out, call
today!
