For Sale: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1982 Corvette in fantastic condition with only 22,831 original miles. This Corvette looks amazing, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The rare Bright Blue Metallic (31) paint over Dark Blue Cloth (22I) interior is a very beautiful and desirable color combination that looks stunning on the car. Only 567 corvettes left the factory in this color, along with the fact that this color was only offered for the 1982 model year. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which are pictured in this ad.

In addition to 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 Blowing Green in September of 1982. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original as this car. Virtually every part we checked on this car was correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, alternator, both throttle bodies, and all of the glass are date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 122735, 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 as well.

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 low mileage 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 Bright Blue Metallic (31) exterior is in great 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 N90 aluminum wheels and 1982 Corvette specific center caps are in beautiful condition with an absolutely brilliant bright finish. The BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires have plenty of tread and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paint job with this many years on it there are some touch ups and other tiny imperfections around the car, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette is totally solid and 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 and windows on this Corvette, the windshield, rear window, both door windows, and even both T-Tops, are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of September, 1982 (C09). Original glass is another great verification that this car has had no accident history and never sustained damage.

Interior

The Dark Blue Cloth (22I) interior in this Corvette is in spectacular condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean. The dash and console look great with no cracks or sun fading. The carpet is in great shape with no holes, rips, or major fading. The door panels are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. Unlike many other C3 Corvettes, the door panels also fit well and tight to the door. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap covers or aftermarket replacements. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out; this is just a tiny amount of wear there. The original radio is still in the car, most importantly the dash has never been cut for an aftermarket installation. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car and has never been used. 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 burn 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 low original mileage.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in excellent mechanical condition. The numbers matching L83 engine starts right away every time, runs great, and idles smooth. It drives well 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. The idle will occasionally surge but stabilize shortly after. 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, indicators, power windows, power locks, rear defrost, and wipers. All of the gauges work. The power seat works in all six directions. The radio works. The power mirrors work in all directions. The blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The A/C itself does not work. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete op...for more information please contact the seller.