1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1982

Listed price

$15,000

Location

Stacy, Minnesota

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

91,000 miles

The C3 Chevrolet Corvette, a generation that spanned an incredible 15 years, evolved significantly from its chrome-bumper, big-block origins to the more refined, aerodynamically-focused cars of its later years. The 1982 model year marked the end of this iconic run, a swan song for the C3 before the revolutionary C4 arrived. For many, the '82 holds a special place, being the only C3 to offer the then-new 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission, a significant upgrade over previous three-speed units, providing both improved acceleration and better highway cruising. It also introduced the "Collector Edition" model, though all 1982 Corvettes carried a certain cachet as the final iteration of a beloved design. This particular 1982 Corvette, showing 91,000 miles, embodies the spirit of an enthusiast-owned example. Under the hood, the original 5.7L V8 has been enhanced with a mild cam, contributing to an estimated 300 horsepower, a welcome bump from the factory Cross-Fire Injection figures. A rebuilt automatic transmission, with only 300 miles on it, ensures smooth and reliable power delivery, while Flowmaster dual exhaust provides an assertive soundtrack befitting a classic American V8. The car is reported to run strong and fire right up, a testament to its care. This is an opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and subtly upgraded example of the final C3 Corvette, ready for its next chapter on the open road.