For Sale: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this numbers matching 1982 Collector Edition Corvette in remarkable condition. The car looks beautiful, runs great, and drives awesome. The 1982 Collector Edition has been steadily increasing in value for the past few years and is an excellent investment.

The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the rare and highly desirable color combination of Silver Beige (59) over Silver Beige Leather (591), which are the correct codes for a Collector Edition. This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette 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 C3 Corvettes is very hot right now and on the rise, especially for low mileage and premium examples like this Collector Edition.

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 June of 1982. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, injectors, and even most of the glass including the T-Tops are all date coded, correct, and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 115649, are stamped on the engine pad and 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.

The car comes with a wealth of original documents. The window sticker, original owner's manual, 1982 Chevrolet warranty booklet, Delco radio booklet, 1982 Chevrolet consumer information booklet, 1982 GM maintenance schedule booklet, warranty information booklet showing the original owners name, numerous other documents from when the car was sold new, and the original predelivery inspection sheet from 1982 are included with the car.

In addition to the Collector Edition package this Corvette is absolutely loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as power locks, power windows, power seat, power mirrors, rear window defogger, and tilt/telescopic steering wheel. 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, video, list of numbers, and other 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.

Model Description

This is an authentic and original Collector Edition Corvette verified by the special trim codes and special VIN code, both pictured below. A "0" in the sixth digit of the VIN is exclusive to Collector Editions.

The 1982 was not only the final year of the third generation Corvette, it was truly the end of an era. It was the last of the "Mako Shark" body style first introduced in 1968, which has become the most famous and recognizable Corvette design to date. First available in the 1981 Corvettes, a new weight saving and performance enhancing fiberglass leaf spring became standard on the rear suspension in all 1982 Corvettes. This model year marked the end of the most prolific era for Corvette and history will always hold a special place for the 1982 Corvette.

To honor the special in history that GM knew the 1982 Corvette would hold Chevrolet decided to release a special "Collector Edition." It differed from the normal Corvette in many ways. In addition to the higher level of standard features, the Collector Edition had a lifting frameless glass hatchback with remote release, special silver-beige paint, graduated hood and side body decals, commemorative aluminum wheels styled similarly to the 1967 "bolt on" optional wheels, accent pin striping, multi-tone silver-beige leather seats and door trim, leather wrapped steering wheel and horn cap, special exterior and interior emblems, and luxury carpeting were all exclusive to the Collector Edition and not available on the standard model. The 1982 Corvette Collector Edition was the first Corvette to have a base price over $20,000.00.

Exterior

The Silver Beige exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. 1982 was the first year for full production out of the new factory in Bowing Green, KY. This means that this Corvette was one of the first to receive a true multistage base coat clear coat paintjob, which is why the late 1981 and all 1982 model years have held up so well over the years. Often many Corvettes will have particularly chipped up front ends, this car does not. The underside of the front end, which is a very fragile and venerable area of the car, is in good condition as evidenced by the photos. The rear hatch on 1982 Collector Edition Corvettes is notoriously problematic, that hatch on this car works well and opens and closes easily. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original Collector Edition turbine wheels are in great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major scratches, scrapes, or other imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There is some checking on the hood decal and other very tiny blemishes that are too faint to show up in photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This Corvette has absolutely NO rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside this Corvette 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 evidence of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas on the frame most prone to rust to show how clean it is.

Window Date Codes

Please note that almost all of the glass and windows on this Corvette, the rear hatch 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 the first week of June, 1982 (06A).

Interior

The Silver Beige Leather interior of the Corvette is in excellent condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no split seams, tears, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note that these are the original seats, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is also in great condi...for more information please contact the seller.