- Seller: Leisa B (Contact)
- Location: Hudson, Ohio
- Mileage: 61,000 Shown
- Chassis #: 1G1AY0780C5109941
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 350 cui Cross-Fire Injection V8
- Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is an extremely tidy driver, featuring touches reserved for the company’s Collector Edition. The current owner performed a significant amount of recent work, ensuring that the winning bidder can slip behind the wheel of a turnkey classic. It has no needs and is ideal for anyone seeking a “plug and play” C3 to park in their garage. If you harbor those ambitions, this could be your lucky day, as the owner has listed the Corvette exclusively with us at Barn Finds Auctions.
With C3 production halting at the end of 1982, Chevrolet sought a fitting way to bid a fond farewell to a vehicle that had been a staple of its model range since 1968. It released the Collector Edition, which proved popular with potential customers. The package brought unique Silver Beige paint, graduated side graphics between the wheel arches, removable T-Top panels with solar screening, and alloy wheels paying homage to the iconic “knock-off” wheels from the 1960s. However, the biggest change, which provided an insight into what buyers could expect from the upcoming C4, was the glass rear hatch. This Collector Edition presents extremely well, with no major cosmetic issues. The paint retains an extremely healthy shine, and the graphics are crisp. The panels are free from cracks or other issues, and the gaps are tight and consistent. There is no rust to spoil the ownership experience, and the wheels are excellent. The glass is clear, and the owner recently repaired the headlight doors, ensuring that they operate correctly.
Chevrolet lavished plenty of attention on the interior when developing the Collector Edition. Unique leather trim was the starting point, with all cars receiving air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, a rear defogger, a leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic wheel, and cruise control. This car’s original stereo has been replaced by a more modern Sony CD player, which appears to be the only addition. The overall appearance is consistent with a cherished survivor that has been treated respectfully. Perhaps the most impressive aspect is the lack of wear on the seats’ outer edges. The bolsters are particularly prone to this sort of deterioration, but this car’s seats look supple and inviting. The carpet is clean, and there is no evidence of broken plastic.
Chevrolet adopted a “one size fits all” approach to the 1982 Corvette’s mechanical specifications. All buyers received a 5.7-liter Cross-Fire Injection V8, the newly introduced four-speed 700-R4 automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. The Cross-Fire Injection provided a power boost over the previous year’s offering, with the company quoting power and torque figures of 200hp and 285 ft/lbs. This Collector Edition retains its original drivetrain but has received plenty of recent work. The owner had it treated with a new battery and alternator. She serviced the brakes, engine, and transmission. The image gallery includes invoices confirming the work and the owner’s investment. Potential bidders can consider this Corvette a turnkey proposition.
The C3 Corvette evolved during its production run. Initially pitched as a hard-edged, uncompromising sports car, the 1982 Collector Edition reinforced the fact that it had morphed into an extremely comfortable and well-appointed Grand Tourer. This Collector Edition is a wonderful survivor that will provide the winning bidder with immediate motoring pleasure. It presents extremely well for its age and is still capable of turning heads decades after it left the line. There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a classic that is effectively the last of the breed, which is the opportunity offered by this Collector Edition. Therefore, if a tidy C3 Corvette has been on your radar, scrolling through the image gallery demonstrates why submitting a bid makes perfect sense.
Bid On This Auction
AUTOMANRUSS bid $6,500.00 2026-07-08 15:15:34
[email protected] bid $1,250.00 2026-07-08 13:06:11
Thalia Bennett bid $750.00 2026-07-08 09:00:19- [email protected] bid $500.00 2026-07-07 18:59:18
- Thalia Bennett bid $100.00 2026-07-07 14:24:47
I had one of these and bought at about the same mileage. Looks tidy, but the engine bay concerns me a bit. Too much corrosion on the air cleaner cover and surrounding components, which leads me to believe that the car was in an unheated garage that the rodents got to, or was stored outside under a car cover. Either way, a birdcage inspection is absolutely due. Sold mine for about what I bought it for after updating/replacing a lot of the interior panels and seat trims. Thing to look for here is the rear window hinges being stretched out of shape and the glass no longer sealing. Those can be fixed, but it’s a nerve racking proposition taking the NLA glass off and heating the hinges back into shape since they’re pot metal.
I agree that the under-hood photos paint a very different picture than the exterior and interior photos. Rust on the breather, compressor and alternator, remnants of rodent activity. With all of the work done, I am a bit surprised they didn’t get that stuff out, but maybe the pics were prior to the work, or the workers just touched what they had to and left cleaning up to someone else. I also noted the comment on the receipt about need to replace tires ASAP and also that the brake system was completely empty. It does appear that they did a comprehensive brake system rebuild, so that issue has been addressed with new components. It is a beautiful car, last of the shapely Vettes. I know some folks don’t like the plastic nose and spoilers, but to a 12 year old in 1980, this was the most beautiful car in the world. I had the posters on my wall right next to Farrah Fawcett.
……..Is it just me —- or have there been a lot of Corvettes on here lately ?
It deserves better pics. Love those wheels
GOODYEAR EAGLE GT’s good chance they are original factory tires invoice dose say change tires ASAP.
The exterior looks fairly good; the interior has a few wear issues that come with a 44 year old vehicle. But what happened under the hood? I’d have to have a thorough in-person inspection before moving forward with a purchase.