1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collectors Edition
Last year of the C3 Corvette which reigned from 1968 to 1982. No
Corvettes were produced in 1983. Only 6759 Collectors Edition
Corvettes were produced in 1982 The Collectors Edition Corvette was
the first Corvette to exceed a $20,000 price tag. The base Corvette
was listed below $18,000. This highly optioned Collectors Edition
Corvette was priced at $24,136.59 according to the original Window
Sticker.
You are looking at a beautiful Collectors Edition Corvette with
just 52000 miles. It has undergone a fresh body on restoration in
2011.Factory Silver Beige Metallic Paint (Code 59) has been
professionally refinished as well. The Silver Beige Metallic paint
color was the only color option for the Collectors Edition Corvette
for 1982. Other Collectors Edition exclusive features include the
rear window hatch, bronze glass T-tops, special aluminum wheels and
special trim.
The engine is the Original (ZBA code) Cross Fire Fuel Injected
5.7liter / 350ci power plant producing 205hp with a 9.0:1
compression ratio. All 1982 Corvettes had 4-speed Automatic
Transmissions with Overdrive, a 2.87 axle ratio and Posi rear. This
car starts, runs and drives beautifully. All Corvettes were built
in Bowling Green Kentucky until the ’82 year end. The plant was
closed shortly after the last C3 came off the production line.
The interior of this C3 is in excellent condition. Seating has been
refinished in the correct color, pattern and material. All gauges
work properly. Air Conditioning blows cold. Mileage read just
52,xxx. Windows operate as they should. This is a highly optioned
car with such features as power windows, power door locks, power
steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, tilt-telescopic leather
wrapped steering wheel, full leather bucket seats and door trim,
AM-FM 4-speaker stereo with cassette player and power antenna, and
much more.
Recent work includes new brakes and calipers, new carpet, rebuilt
AC compressor, new exhaust system and four Goodyear Eagle GTII
255/R60-15 tires are at 80%.
This car has been inspected by the State of New York and is ready
for any drive, long or short. This is a true collectors item as
most Vettes are. Documentation includes the original Build Sheet &
Window Sticker verifying its true heritage. it is being offered at
a very reasonably price. Please call us with any questions or to
enjoy a test drive..
