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 original condition with only 50,645 miles.
This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. The Corvette is finished in the beautiful, desirable, and
very rare color combination of Silver Green Metallic (40) over
Silver Green Leather (40I) interior that looks stunning on the car.
This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by
the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. Silver
Green Metallic is a one-year color only available in 1982 and
extremely rare as only 723 examples were produced.
Included with the car is a Vette Magazine from 1994 with a feature
article about the 1982 Silver Green Metallic Corvette. The magazine
calls the car "Rarer Than Rare." The article goes on the state,
"One of the rarest birds to fly out of the Blowing Green assembly
plant was the Corvette Coupe, painted with exterior code No. 40:
Silver Green. Only 723 units came from the factory with the
one-year only paint code. A Silver Green Coupe with silver green
trim is rarer still." Also included with the car are some receipts
and service records with the mileage recorded to verify the current
low mileage. The receipts total over $4,000 so the car has been
well maintained over the years.
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.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the
correct and original units that were installed in the car new at
the factory in Bowling Green in October of 1981. Even detailed
parts like all the glass, including the T-Tops, is date coded and
original. The last six digits of the VIN, 101143, are stamped on
the engine pad, 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.
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 premium and rare examples
like this car. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in
this ad, 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 Silver Green Metallic exterior is in excellent driver
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
raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are
correctly sized 255/60R15. The original factory bonding strips are
still present and visible on all four fenders. This information is
another sign that this car has never been in any kind of accident.
There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally
excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with
this many years on it there are some small rocks chips, faded
bumpers (which is common on all late C3 Corvettes), and tiny
blemishes that were too faint to show up in the photos, but overall
the car looks wonderful for its age. 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 all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded
and original as each piece, windshield, side windows, rear window,
and even both glass T-Tops predate the car's body build date of
third week of October, 1981 (10E). Original glass is a good
indication that this car has had no major accident history and
never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Silver Green Leather interior in this Corvette is in
outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the
lenses are crystal clear. The seats look like new with no split
seams, holes, or signs of wear. The seat is not worn in the typical
area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The original
radio gets good reception and most importantly the dash has never
been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The carpet is
also in great condition with no major stains, holes, or tears. This
includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected, and the carpet
on the door panels. The door panels themselves are also in
excellent shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact.
The door panels also fit well and tight to the door. The dash and
console look great with no cracks or sun fading. 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. The
jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly
behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car
and appears to have never been used. This Corvette has never been
smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over
time and the excellent condition of this original interior is a
huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has
received throughout its life and another great verification of the
very low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in great mechanical condition. As stated
above there are over $4,000 in receipts for the car so it has been
well maintained. The numbers matching L83 engine starts right away
every time, runs well, and idles smooth. 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 brakes are
responsive and do not pull to the left or right. The car runs cool
and...for more information please contact the seller.
