1982 Chevrolet Corvette
- Engine Size
350ci V8 - Transmission Type
Automatic - Body Style
Coupe - Miles
49,870 - Vin
1G1AY8786C5108842 - Stock
901294
DESCRIPTION
Specs
Description.... Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1982 Corvette in fantastic condition with only 49,870 original miles. This Corvette looks amazing, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The White (10) paint over Charcoal Leather (18I) interior is a very beautiful and desirable color combination that looks stunning on the car. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which are pictured in this ad. As one can see in the photos the car has an American flag graphic on the car. This is a decal that could be removed by the future owner if they would like. We purchased this Corvette from a long-term owner who had the car for over 27 years. He purchased the car in 1998 and at that time it had 31,827 miles. His family said that he was the third owner of the car. They said that the original owner traded the car into Central Cadillac in 1985. He owned the car until 1998 when it was purchased by the previous owner. We has the invoice from the Cadillac dealership that sold the car in 1985. The family said the car was always stored indoors. The previous owner was very meticulous and took great care of the car and was also a member of the East Ohio Corvette club. He kept very detailed records of his ownership and of all the maintenance and work he did to the car. There are also dozens of receipts that go back to 1998 and the last one is from 2024 where the $1,825 was spent servicing the car. The receipts total over $11,500 in maintenance for the car over the years. There is a thick binder, pictured in this ad, that contains everything done to the car over the past 27 years. In addition to all the records and receipts, the car also comes with a reproduction window sticker and the factory build sheet, which are both pictured in this ad. It is very rare to have a build sheet for a late C3 Corvette, but it is great to have to verify the original paint and trim codes as well as all the original options. The original owner's manual is also still with the car as well as the T-Top bages. Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in Blowing Green in March of 1982. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original as this car. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, intake, and both throttle bodies, are all original. The last six digits of the VIN, 108842, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured as well. There is a copy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report in this ad. The report is clean, shows no accidents, and verifies the low original mileage. This Corvette is absolutely loaded with options such as glass T-Tops, power seat, power mirrors, power locks, and N90 aluminum wheels. This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on the 1980 through 1982 Corvettes is strong right now and on the rise. In our experience the 1980 to 1982 model years draw a good premium over other late C3 Corvettes; this is especially true for high-quality low mileage examples like this car. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers, video, and information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original this Corvette really is. As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call. ExteriorThe White (10) exterior is in fantastic condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. As stated above, the American flag graphic is a decal and should be able to be removed if the future owner would like. The N90 aluminum wheels and 1982 Corvette specific center caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle GT II raised white letter tires have plenty of tread and are correctly sized 255/60R15. We know this is the correct size the car was ordered with new because of the QXH code on the window sticker and build sheet. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paint job with this many years on it there are some a couple very faint spots on the front bumper and there may be other tiny imperfections around the car, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette is totally solid and has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no corrosion around the windshield frame or "birdcage," which are the two most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks. InteriorThe Charcoal Leather (18I) interior in this Corvette is in excellent condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The dash and console look great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The carpet is in great shape with no holes, rips, or major fading. The door panels are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. Unlike many other C3 Corvettes, the door panels also fit well and tight to the door. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap covers or aftermarket replacements. The left seat does have a spot of wear in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The steering wheel is also in great shape, which is a very common problem on the 1982 model year. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car and has never been used. Please note that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes. Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over time and the excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the low original mileage. MechanicalThis Corvette seems to be in nice mechanical condition. As stated above the car has over $11,500 in receipts for work done to it so it should be mechanically well sorted. The numbers matching L83 engine starts right away every time and runs well. It drives great on the road and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The ignition shielding, original air cleaner, smog pump, and correct finned aluminum valve covers are all still in place. The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, turn signal indicators, brights indicator, parking brake light, power windows, radio, rear defrost, and wipers. All of the gauges work. The power seat works in all six directions. Even detailed items like the key buzzer, spare tire light, and interior delay light timer still work. The power mirrors work in most directions. The blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The A/C itself works and blows cold. The air conditioning compressor can be seen engaging properly in the video. The power locks click, but do not work. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day. Also, for any 1982 Corvette you may look at, be sure to verify that the "check engine" light is working correctly. The light should go on when the key is turned on as a confirmation that the light is working, then quickly go off when the car is started. A great number of these 1982 Corvettes have had the bulb removed to mask other problems. As one can observe in the video the "check engine" light on this car operates just as it should, going on with the car as a check and then going off when the engine is started. Overall ConditionOverall, this 1982 Corvette is in fantastic condition. Low mileage examples draw a great premium in the current market. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is very correct. The originality, the extensive documentation, the long term ownership history, the low mileage, the beautiful original color combination, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, engine suffix code, engine assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort. Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any prospective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase. Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions. As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio. For all buyers, including residents of Ohio, all other states, and all other countries, we are required to collect necessary paperwork and have the current title transferred in the buyer's name and address. This process takes two days at the Ohio BMV and any buyer should expect to receive their title within 30 days of purchase, although it is usually closer to one week to receive the title once we receive the returned paperwork.
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