C3 Edition T-Tops Cross-Fire FI 350ci V8 Leather Interior

1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector's 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 0" in the sixth digit 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. Some paint flaws and minimal scratching show overall, however still running strong this example of only 6,759 produced.

Exterior
Silver beige 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 belt line door panel and makes its way to black ending in the front quarter panel/airvent. The all fiberglass body is in good condition. A tinted glass "T" top which is removable is scratch free and clear. 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. Seats are showing a bit of crazing in the material, particularly on the last panel in the front on the buckets. This fade is mimicked on the door panels, with the lower door panels wrapped in smoked gray carpet. This same carpet in good 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 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 new 700 R4 automatic transmission with higher ratio first and second gear, as well as a fourth gear overdrive, increased the acceleration, and improved fuel economy. 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

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

VIN Decode
1G1AY0787C5120919
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
A-Manual Belts
Y-Corvette
07-Collectors Edition Hatchback
8-Check Digit
C-1982
C-Bowling Green KY Assy Plant
120919-Sequential Unit Number

Trim Tag
03A-1st Week March Build
59I-Silver Beige Interior
59L/59U-Silver Beige Metallic Paint

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