'82 C3 at County Corvette - Thoughts?
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 17
Likes: 3
'82 C3 at County Corvette - Thoughts?
I am in the market for a C3 and have been gravitating towards 78-82; please let me know your thoughts on the following unit being offered on BaT from County Corvette. Thanks in advance!
https://cc.dealeraccelerate.net/vehi...rolet-corvette
https://cc.dealeraccelerate.net/vehi...rolet-corvette
1967 Pedal Car Champion
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 9,137
Likes: 4,248
From: US-PNW
It looks super clean and appears to match the odometer's low mileage. According to the oil change stickers, it's hardly been driven since '88.
It's too bad that Patriot Chevrolet wasn't restrained tighter with the rotor changes and possibly the shocks but I am impressed that the car passed emissions without any apparent engine work.
It's too bad that Patriot Chevrolet wasn't restrained tighter with the rotor changes and possibly the shocks but I am impressed that the car passed emissions without any apparent engine work.
Last edited by barkingrats; Jun 25, 2024 at 11:27 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 11,953
Likes: 4,509
From: Virginia
So dealers just sell via Bring a Trailer now? How do they get a markup when the sale defines the market price?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-corvette-119/
The BaT comments are likely more picky than ours would be. I'll just say that the car is extremely red. Fixing the car's biggest fault* will cost $5K or more, but that car could make a great 5-speed restomod.
*No, not the Crossfire.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-corvette-119/
The BaT comments are likely more picky than ours would be. I'll just say that the car is extremely red. Fixing the car's biggest fault* will cost $5K or more, but that car could make a great 5-speed restomod.
*No, not the Crossfire.
Last edited by Bikespace; Jun 25, 2024 at 10:09 PM.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 17
Likes: 3
So dealers just sell via Bring a Trailer now? How do they get a markup when the sale defines the market price?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-corvette-119/
The BaT comments are likely more picky than ours would be. I'll just say that the car is extremely red. Fixing the car's biggest fault* will cost $5K or more, but that car could make a great 5-speed restomod.
*No, not the Crossfire.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-corvette-119/
The BaT comments are likely more picky than ours would be. I'll just say that the car is extremely red. Fixing the car's biggest fault* will cost $5K or more, but that car could make a great 5-speed restomod.
*No, not the Crossfire.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 11,953
Likes: 4,509
From: Virginia
With a TKX swap and some suspension mods, you can end up with a car that is better than any C3 GM ever sold to the public.
https://www.shiftsst.com/
Good luck with the auction!
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 47
Likes: 11
From: Houston TX
That car has been babied all its life. You can't go wrong when they are in excellent all original condition. In my opinion the value is $22,000 to $25,000. The dealer may want more. Much cheaper and not nearly as fast as a new red corvette, but it will get just as many looks and thumbs up... I bought my 1980 4 speed in 1996 from a local Houston Corvette dealer with 828 original miles on it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,245
Likes: 21
From: Abingdon MD
Ttech,
You asked for input so here's my .02:
Welcome to Corvette Forum! I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you may be relatively new to Corvettes. I say that because, as beautiful as this Red/Red coupe is, there is nothing really special about the 82's. Now, having said that, there will be some 82 owners who strongly disagree.
I guess it boils down to what you really want. Plus it sounds like your wife is somewhat involved in the purchase. Just know that my wife loved to go for rides in my beautiful Red 2001 Convertible, with either the AC on or the top down. But she detested my 72 Red/Red Big Block Coupe! Dollar for dollar, for cruising with the wife, you can't beat a C5 or C6. The ride quality and build quality is greatly improved.
Feel free to PM me to discuss further. We could even talk on the phone.
Best wishes in your search, Rickman
You asked for input so here's my .02:
Welcome to Corvette Forum! I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you may be relatively new to Corvettes. I say that because, as beautiful as this Red/Red coupe is, there is nothing really special about the 82's. Now, having said that, there will be some 82 owners who strongly disagree.
I guess it boils down to what you really want. Plus it sounds like your wife is somewhat involved in the purchase. Just know that my wife loved to go for rides in my beautiful Red 2001 Convertible, with either the AC on or the top down. But she detested my 72 Red/Red Big Block Coupe! Dollar for dollar, for cruising with the wife, you can't beat a C5 or C6. The ride quality and build quality is greatly improved.
Feel free to PM me to discuss further. We could even talk on the phone.
Best wishes in your search, Rickman
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,532
Likes: 1,185
From: Arizona - If you don’t know CFI, STOP proliferating the myths around it...
Looks like a very clean unmolested 82, which is rare these days. I personally didn't like that it had the 225 tires on it. That is something I would change and go 255 optional tire on the car, looks a lot better with the wider tire, but that's just me. GL is you purchase it. 
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Pro
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 727
Likes: 113
From: Austin TX area
Keep in mind 82's have cross fire injection. I cannot say good or bad things about it. I have no experience with CFI. I have seen may posts complaining about it. You might want to do a little research on CFI and than decide is you want to go it. 82 and 84 are the only years corvettes had that system. Good luck.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,008
Likes: 3,341
From: Omaha NE
2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
These are Hagerty's current values...
#2 excellent condition..$23,300.
#3 good...$14,600.
Good Luck!..
#2 excellent condition..$23,300.
#3 good...$14,600.
Good Luck!..