1982

1 of 1,248 Built: 1982 Buick Riviera Convertible

For the few who had the moolah and the patience, the luxurious ’82 Buick Riviera Convertible (which were supposed to arrive in April but were delayed) finally arrived at Buick showrooms in July of 1982 just in time for… more»

Highly Original, 26k-Mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible

If you were around and following the auto industry in the early 1980’s, you remember what buzz the Chrysler Lebaron convertible made when it was introduced for the 1982 model year. I do. After all, hadn’t Detroit supposedly made… more»

Survivor 4-Speed: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28

Camaro is a name that looms large among American muscle car lovers.  Ever since 1967, Chevrolet has battled with fans over what the Camaro should be, or even if it is to be at all.  In the early eighties,… more»

Chevy-Powered: 1982 DeLorean DMC-12

One of the complaints about the DeLorean DMC-12 was that it was underpowered. The DeLorean has had engine replaced with a Chevrolet V6 that is reported to generate about 100 more horsepower than the stock engine. While the project… more»

The Boss is Back: 1982 Ford Mustang GT

In September 1981, Motor Trend magazine pasted a picture of the Mustang GT on the cover of its magazine declaring “The Boss is Back.” It claimed the “new” 5.0 Liter H.O. engine could propel the car from 0 to… more»

Collector Edition: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

In 1982, Chevrolet celebrated that last of the C3 Corvette production with a special Collector Edition. This example is located in Waxahachie, Texas, just South of Dallas. The Corvette is listed for sale for $15,000 and is said to… more»

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