1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Collector Edition

Year

1982

Listed price

$36,995

Location

Beaumont, Texas

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

2,717 miles

The third-generation Corvette, known as the C3, holds a unique place in automotive history as the longest-running Corvette generation, spanning from 1968 to 1982. Its iconic "Coke bottle" styling, inspired by the Mako Shark II concept car, became synonymous with American sports car design for over a decade. By 1982, as the C3 era drew to a close, Chevrolet marked the occasion with a special "Collector Edition," a first for the Corvette. This limited-production model featured unique Silver Beige Metallic paint, a matching interior, special badging, and a functional rear glass hatchback – another first for the Corvette – anticipating the C4's design. Only 6,759 Collector Editions were produced, making them a significant capstone to a legendary generation. This particular 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition stands as an exceptionally preserved example, showing just 2,717 original miles on its odometer. Power comes from the original 5.7L V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission, reflecting the car's factory specification. Finished in its correct Silver Beige Metallic, this Collector Edition retains all its distinctive features, including the bronze-tinted glass, turbine-style wheels, and the unique Silver Beige leather interior, all appearing in remarkable, unmodified condition. For the enthusiast seeking one of the finest surviving C3 Collector Editions, this exceptionally original example offers a rare opportunity.