1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette represents the last year of a legend. In fact, it was the only C3 to come from the factory with fuel injection and an overdrive transmission. So these were made to be terrific cruisers, and everything from the new tires to the cold-blowing A/C reaffirms that this classic is the one that's ready for the road.

White is a great color when you want a true driver's coupe. It has a timeless appeal that fits with any crowd. So no matter if you're parking with classic Corvettes at cars & coffee or just want a cruiser that doesn't appear dated on the streets, you look correct in this creamy white C3. This is the era of the five-digit odometer, and so it's unknown if it reflects the actual mileage. But what you can instantly see is an attractive level of respect for this Corvette. It's in the nice alignment of the body panels, clean glass, pliable weather-stripping, and clean alloy wheels with cool spinners added. It's a level of detail that shows there was the proper admiration for the final C3.

A proper corvette loves to be done in red, and this one just saves it for the interior. And it has the kind of clean and inviting style that will have you taking out the T-tops to make sure you can share it with the world. The door panels, dash, and fold-flat seats look particularly nice. And because we keep mentioning how much of a cruiser this is, it's good to notice some terrific factory features, like the power driver's seat, tilt steering column, and power locks. There are also nice upgrades like the AM/FM/CD stereo and the air conditioning blowing cold with modern R134a refrigerant.

The 1982 engine package was a preview of the new C4 Corvette. The fuel-injected Cross-Fire 350 cubic-inch V8 is a torque-filled and powerful upgrade that was exclusive to this year on the C3. The offset air cleaner is an instant indicator of this one-year-only C3 motor, and you'll be impressed by how well-preserved and maintained it all is. The V8 starts easily, idles smoothly, and the full package feels eager to hit the road. Features like the four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, power steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes make it feel confident on any trip. And the fully-independent sports suspension works with the new Cooper Cobra tires (dated 2022) to give you a sharp feeling missing from most other classics.

Complete with the owner's manual, we love the last of the C3s. You may work a little on the paint, restore the power window feature, or other details that you may want for your cruiser. But when you're driving with the T-tops out, the A/C is keeping you cool, and the V8 is singing its tune, you will know this one is already the right choice from day one. Call today!!!