The 1982 Corvette Collector's Edition closed out the C3 generation in style, and it did so with a genuine first for the model, a functional opening rear glass hatch in place of the standard fixed rear window, a change that finally gave Corvette owners real everyday practicality to go along with the performance. Only 6,759 examples of this Collector's Edition were built out of 25,407 total 1982 Corvettes, making this one of the rarer and more significant variants of the C3's final year.
Finished in a striking Silver Beige Metallic with a fade away silver beige gradient paint scheme, pinstripes, and exclusive cloisonne emblems, this Corvette has an exterior presentation unlike any other C3 Stingray. It rides on special aluminum wheels styled after the original 1967 bolt on design, tying this final year Corvette back to one of the model's most celebrated early looks. Bronze tinted glass T-top roof panels are removable for open air driving, and that frameless opening rear hatch, complete with a cargo shade to hide contents from view, rounds out an exterior package built with both style and function in mind.
Power comes from the 350ci V8 equipped with Cross Fire twin throttle body fuel injection, a technology that was new to Corvette this year and represented a step forward from the carbureted setups of years past. It's paired with a 4 speed automatic transmission featuring overdrive, the 700R4, giving this Corvette smooth, confident power delivery along with genuine highway cruising comfort.
Inside, this Collector's Edition came fully loaded with a two tone silver beige leather interior, Code 592, featuring multi-tone bucket seats embroidered with Collector Edition logos and matching multi-tone door panels. Dark bronze trim replaces the standard black on the console, speedometer, tachometer, and gauge cluster bezels, while a leather wrapped steering wheel with a unique Collector Edition horn cap emblem adds another exclusive touch. Luxury grade cut pile carpeting with color matched floor mats completes the cabin. The Convenience and Power Group came standard on every Collector's Edition, including a six way power driver's seat, power windows and door locks, a tilt and telescopic steering column, air conditioning, a rear window defogger, and a power antenna, making this one of the most well equipped Corvettes Chevrolet offered that year.
This 1982 Collector's Edition represents the final and most exclusive expression of the C3 Corvette, combining a genuine automotive first, rare production numbers, and a fully loaded luxury package that made it the most desirable Corvette of its model year.
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