ONLY 22,830 Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Rare Bright Blue/Blue, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1982 Corvette in fantastic condition with only 22,830 original miles. This Corvette looks amazing, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The rare Bright Blue Metallic (31) paint over Dark Blue Cloth (22) interior is a very rare, beautiful, and desirable color combination that looks stunning on the car. Only 567 corvettes left the factory in this color, along with the fact that this color was only offered for the 1982 model year. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which are pictured in this ad.

There is copy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report in this ad. One can see that is totally clean, shows no accident history, and verifies the very low original mileage.

In addition to 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 September 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. Virtually every part we checked on this car was correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, alternator, both throttle bodies, and all of the glass including the t-tops are date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 122735, 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.

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.

Exterior

The Bright Blue Metallic (31) exterior is in fantastic driver 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. The original N90 aluminum wheels and 1982 Corvette specific center caps are in beautiful condition with an absolutely brilliant bright finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires have plenty of tread and are correctly sized 255/60R15. 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 touch ups, spots behing the left door handle, and other tiny imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette 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.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass and windows on this Corvette, the windshield, rear window, both door windows, and even both T-Tops, are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of the third week of September, 1982 (C09). Original glass is another great verification that this car has had no accident history and never sustained damage.

Interior

The Dark Blue Cloth (22) interior in this Corvette is in spectacular condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean. The dash and console look great with no cracks or sun fading. 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 seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out; this is just a tiny amount of wear there. The original radio is still in the car, most importantly the dash has never been cut for an aftermarket installation. 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.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in great mechanical condition. The numbers matching L83 engine starts right away every time, runs great, and idles smooth. It drives well and feels nice 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. The idle will occasionally surge but stabilize shortly after. 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. 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, catalytic converter, and correct finned aluminum valve covers are all still in place.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, power windows, power locks, rear defrost, and wipers. All of the gauges work. Even detailed parts like the key buzzer still work. The power seat works in most directions. The radio works. The power mirrors work in all directions. 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. The engine will surge a bit at idle, especially when cold. The blower for the heater and air condition works on all speeds except high. The air conditioning itself does not blow cold. 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 Condition

Overall, 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 low mileage, the beautiful and rare original color combination, the amazing 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 into 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.

item
number
description*

VIN
1G1AY8789C5122735
The first digit, "1," indicates that the US is the country of origin. The "G" is the manufacturer, GM. The third digit, "1," is the make, Chevrolet. The fourth digit, "A," is the restraint system, manual belts. The fifth digit, "Y," is the series, Corvette. The "87," is the body style, Corvette Coupe. The eighth digit "8" is the engine, L83. The ninth digit is a check that car vary from car to car. The tenth digit, "C" is the model year, 1982. The "5" is the plant where the car was produced, Bowling Green, KY. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 22,735th Corvette made for 1982 in Bowling Green, KY.

Body Build Date
C09
"C09" Denotes that this corvette was built in September of 1982.

Engine Code
V0830
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "08" is the third month of year and the "30" is the thirtyth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on August 30th, 1982.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
ZBA
This means the motor was intended for a 1981 L83 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
122735
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 122735, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
14010207
The engine block has the correct 14010207 casting number for a 1982 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
H 2 2
The "H" is August, "2" is the second day of the month, and "2" is last digit of the calendar year so this engine block was cast on August 2nd, 1982.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
14031372
The aluminum intake manifold has a correct 14031372 casting number for a 1982 Corvette.

Distributor
1103479
The distributor is correct and original for a 1982 corvette equipped with an automatic transmission with a 1103479 stamping

Distributor Date Code
2 H 4
"2" is the last digit of the calendar year, "H" is the month August, and "4" is the day of the month, meaning this starter was made on August 4th, 1982

Alternator
1101037
This alternator is correct and original for a 1982 corvette with a 1101037 stamping.

Front Throttle Body
17082053
The front TB has the correct 17082053 stamping for a throttle body injection 1982 corvette.

Rear Throttle Body
17082052
The rear TB has the correct 17082053 stamping for a throttle body injection 1982 corvette.

Windshield
IV
The "I" is June and the "V" is 1982 so this window is original, made in June of 1982. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window
UV
The "U" is July and the "V" is 1982 so this window is original, made in July of 1982. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's T-Top
GV
The "G" is April and the "V" is 1982 so this window is original, made in April of 1982. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window
UV
The "U" is July and the "V" is 1982 so this window is original, made in July of 1982. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger T-Top
UV
The "U" is July and the "V" is 1982 so this window is original, made in July of 1982. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
JV
The "J" is May and the "V" is 1982 so this window is original, made in May of 1982. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Transmission VIN Stamping
122735
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 122735, are stamped on the transmission and pictured in this ad, meaning this transmission is original to this car.

exterior color code

31
Bright Blue Metallic

interior color code

22
Dark Blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YY87
Corvette Coupe

A31
Power Windows

AU3
Power Door Locks

A42
Power Drivers Seat

CC1
Removeable Glass Rood Panels (T-Tops)

C60
Air Conditioning

DG7
Electric Sport Mirrors

K35
Cruise Control

L48
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QXH
255/60R15 White Letter SBR Tires

UM6
AM-FM Radio, Stereo