1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collectors Edition

The 1982 Collector Edition was the first Corvette with a hatchback rear window, foreshadowing the C4 Corvette.  A special color scheme was used inside and out and Collector Edition badges were featured.  The special, exclusive aluminum wheels were designed to look like the optional bolt-on wheels of the 1967 model.  The Collector Edition had a ''07" in the sixth and seventh digits of the VIN rather than the "8" found on standard Corvettes.  This was the first Corvette to sell for more than $20,000, with a base price of $22,537.59.  The Collector Edition had limited availability and 6,759 were produced out of a 1982 total Corvette production of 25,407.

This Collector Edition automobile presents in good condition and from our consignor's notes appears to be a 3 owner car with a mere 72,140 title verified miles.  This unrestored original still retains its factory paint and decaling with some paint flaws and minimal scratching show overall, however still running strong this example of only 6,759 produced.

Exterior
Silver Beige Metallic paint was the color of every 1982 Collector Edition Corvette produced, and this is no exception.  Dark brown curvaceous pinstriping wraps around the passenger compartment and highlights the fenders.  A gray to black fade is seen on the beltline door panel and makes its way to black ending in the front quarter panel/air vent.  A few flaws and imperfections are noted in the paint finish and some cracking and peeling of the decals are noted throughout. The all fiberglass body is in good condition.  A bronze tinted glass “T” top which is removable is scratch free and clear and a hatchback style operable window covers the rear deck.  Unique wheels, turbine style, patterned after the 1967 model's bolt on alloys, are also unique to this Commemorative Edition.  Crossfire injection badging is seen as well on the exterior.

Interior
Metallic Silver/Brown “spacesuit style material” seating has horizontal multi shade silver brown hue panels on the bucket seating.  The seats are showing a bit of crazing, wrinkling, and fading in the material, particularly on the lower left bolster of the driver's seat.  This fade is mimicked on the door panels, with the lower door panels wrapped in smoked gray carpet.  This same carpet in lightly soiled condition is seen throughout the cabin.  An early 1980's style rectangular dash has analog instrumentation.  Another cluster of analog gauges is seen in the center console, which includes the floor shifter between the bucket seats.  A padded 3 spoke stock steering wheel fronts the dash and sports the crossed flags collectors edition Corvette logo. 

Drivetrain
A 350ci V8 engine is fueled by the new Cross-Fire Injection which includes 2 throttle bodies combined with Chevrolet's computer control system.  A 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with higher ratio first and second gear, as well as a fourth gear overdrive, increased the acceleration, and improved fuel economy is bolted to the back.  A 2.87 limited slip rear axle is on to spin the rear rubbers.   The entire engine compartment presents in good condition. 

Undercarriage
Underside of the car reveals that surface rust is present, but it is structurally sound.  Power disc brakes are on all four wheels and independent coil spring front suspension is noted along with a fully independent rear suspension with a transverse leaf spring.  We do note some fluid blow back on the flooring from under the engine bay.

Drive-Ability
This car was a quick starter, and smooth runner and being tilt steering equipped it made entrance and exit a breeze for my ample frame.  It has good acceleration and handling and stop on a dime bias free braking.  During my time tucked into the spacesuit style leather all functions and operations worked as they should.  A glorious drive in an unmolested final year C3 Corvette. 

A fine example of a rare commemorative edition Corvette.  All correct, and all original, an early 80's design C3 package.  This car will benefit from having a good cleaning and its legs stretched, not unlike a sleepy thoroughbred, which has many races left in it.

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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
A-Manual Belts
Y-Corvette
07-Collectors Edition Coupe
8-350ci V8 EFI 200hp
1-Check Digit
C-1982
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
101427-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

11A-1st Week November
TRIM 591-Silver Beige Leather
PAINT 59L 59U-Silver Beige Metallic

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