Call for all Silver Green color C3's
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Call for all Silver Green color C3's
Just got my 1982 Silver Green #40 with Silver Green #403 interior. Found out through the forum that officially 723 Silver Green cars were manufactured. However, no numbers were recorded on the exterior/interior color combo. In the Forum under colors, I could not see one either under green color or silver color listing. Therefore this new thread. Be nice for any of us who have these colors as exterior only or the combo to find out more. Looking forward to finding some.
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Just got my 1982 Silver Green #40 with Silver Green #403 interior. Found out through the forum that officially 723 Silver Green cars were manufactured. However, no numbers were recorded on the exterior/interior color combo. In the Forum under colors, I could not see one either under green color or silver color listing. Therefore this new thread. Be nice for any of us who have these colors as exterior only or the combo to find out more. Looking forward to finding some.
the interior looks like that driver seat could be lethal though....snore.....
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It may be the pic, but your interior looks silver gray to me.
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Hi rrb,
Well!!!
That's some terrific looking car!
It looks to be in really fine condition both outside and inside!!
You must be VERY pleased with it…. I hope it gives you lot's of pleasure, and I'm sure it will 'turn some heads' as you drive by!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Well!!!
That's some terrific looking car!
It looks to be in really fine condition both outside and inside!!
You must be VERY pleased with it…. I hope it gives you lot's of pleasure, and I'm sure it will 'turn some heads' as you drive by!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; 09-28-2017 at 02:27 PM.
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on ebay
just saw this one on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Chevrol...pZuDa-&vxp=mtr
VIN #1G1AY878XC5107872
Sellers Text:
“Garage kept, inspected, runs great. T-tops....350 V8 Cross Fire injected engine. Sidepipes and trans shift kit. Nice meaty tires. Antique 1982 Corvette, Inspected runs great. Not perfect by any means but is in excellent shape for the age. T-Tops, PW,PDL. Silver Green Metallic paint with matching leather. This combination in 1982 produced under 800 vehicles. 1982 was the last C3 body style corvettes and the first line of Cross-fire injection engines. 1982 produced only automatic transmissions. Very low production overall. 1983 NO VETTES where built as this was the transition year to the C4 body style. I have had this corvette for several years and have enjoyed every cruise. I have kept it in a garage and have always spray cleaned it. It has never been in the rain or a hose used on it since I have it. I am the third owner. 112,000.0 Miles SOLD BEAUTIFUL AS IS.”
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Chevrol...pZuDa-&vxp=mtr
VIN #1G1AY878XC5107872
Sellers Text:
“Garage kept, inspected, runs great. T-tops....350 V8 Cross Fire injected engine. Sidepipes and trans shift kit. Nice meaty tires. Antique 1982 Corvette, Inspected runs great. Not perfect by any means but is in excellent shape for the age. T-Tops, PW,PDL. Silver Green Metallic paint with matching leather. This combination in 1982 produced under 800 vehicles. 1982 was the last C3 body style corvettes and the first line of Cross-fire injection engines. 1982 produced only automatic transmissions. Very low production overall. 1983 NO VETTES where built as this was the transition year to the C4 body style. I have had this corvette for several years and have enjoyed every cruise. I have kept it in a garage and have always spray cleaned it. It has never been in the rain or a hose used on it since I have it. I am the third owner. 112,000.0 Miles SOLD BEAUTIFUL AS IS.”
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Hi rrb,
That one you just posted appears to have a set of really nice looking 69 style side exhaust on it!
Don't see that very often!
Regards,
Alan
That one you just posted appears to have a set of really nice looking 69 style side exhaust on it!
Don't see that very often!
Regards,
Alan
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rrb,
Here's a good website for Corvette production statistics. Actually four colors and one two-tone combination had less production than silver green.
While there are records for individual RPOs (regular production options) and colors/upholstery type there are no records for ANY combinations. In other words there are no records of how many 1982 silver green painted cars had a silver green leather interior or a power driver seat.
Here's a good website for Corvette production statistics. Actually four colors and one two-tone combination had less production than silver green.
While there are records for individual RPOs (regular production options) and colors/upholstery type there are no records for ANY combinations. In other words there are no records of how many 1982 silver green painted cars had a silver green leather interior or a power driver seat.
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Thanks SwampeastMike; every little bit helps.
Maybe with this post over time and what we may find on the web as sales advertised we can approach some good number.
Cheers
Maybe with this post over time and what we may find on the web as sales advertised we can approach some good number.
Cheers
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found another one
VIN# 1G1AY8788C5121110 68052 miles
in TN https://myclassicgarage.com/marketpl.../media/4437064
VIN# 1G1AY8788C5121110 68052 miles
in TN https://myclassicgarage.com/marketpl.../media/4437064
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See this VIN registry. While far from listing all it's the best I've found. A quick search showed all but one Silver Green cars listed has a Silver Green interior. The one that didn't was listed as Silver Grey and it wouldn't surprise me if that was a mistake.
My '79 Corvette Dark Green w/Dark Green cloth is also a relatively rare combination that routinely gets comments about the color from "car guys" who typically first ask about the engine
My '79 Corvette Dark Green w/Dark Green cloth is also a relatively rare combination that routinely gets comments about the color from "car guys" who typically first ask about the engine
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must be my day today;found more
VIN: 1G1AY8780C5118928 77K miles
http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/che...-see-wow-.html
Sellers text reads:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Vehicle Overview 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SPORT COUPE 1 OF 257 BUILT IN THIS COLOR COMBO CALL DAVE AT 630-327-8321 FOR DETAILS TODAY
You have now just discovered a very rare and super low production 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Coupe. Okay, before you blow up our email inbox with, (What Do You Mean rare, They Made 26000 Corvettes in 1982), well here are just a few facts you may or may not know about this particular 1982 Corvette.
Not sure where he got that info from, 257
VIN: 1G1AY8780C5118928 77K miles
http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/che...-see-wow-.html
Sellers text reads:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Vehicle Overview 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SPORT COUPE 1 OF 257 BUILT IN THIS COLOR COMBO CALL DAVE AT 630-327-8321 FOR DETAILS TODAY
You have now just discovered a very rare and super low production 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Coupe. Okay, before you blow up our email inbox with, (What Do You Mean rare, They Made 26000 Corvettes in 1982), well here are just a few facts you may or may not know about this particular 1982 Corvette.
Not sure where he got that info from, 257
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a 2016 ad http://www.collectorcarads.com/Chevrolet-Corvette/79197
shows no VIN
1982 Chevrolet Corvette (WV) - $16,900
Exterior: Silver Green
Interior: Silver Green Leather
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 350 V-8
Mileage: 56,000
shows no VIN
1982 Chevrolet Corvette (WV) - $16,900
Exterior: Silver Green
Interior: Silver Green Leather
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 350 V-8
Mileage: 56,000
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According to the experts here who know FAR more than I there is no accurate source for that information.
Even on "new" cars (since the 1990s?) where the VIN will indicate every option and production difference (down to the exact spring levels chosen) I do not believe there is any automated way to determine how many vehicles share any combination of RPOs. While the best VIN decoders (for modern cars) will give a "rarity" statistic such is based on COMPLETELY IDENTICAL vehicles to include things like those spring rates that are computer selected to find nearly identical matches. As a result it is not particularly uncommon to find "unique" vehicles and even common variations can seem almost rare.
Even on "new" cars (since the 1990s?) where the VIN will indicate every option and production difference (down to the exact spring levels chosen) I do not believe there is any automated way to determine how many vehicles share any combination of RPOs. While the best VIN decoders (for modern cars) will give a "rarity" statistic such is based on COMPLETELY IDENTICAL vehicles to include things like those spring rates that are computer selected to find nearly identical matches. As a result it is not particularly uncommon to find "unique" vehicles and even common variations can seem almost rare.
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http://smclassiccars.com/chevrolet/6...ver-green.html
VIN: 1G1AY878XC5107872
115,000 miles in Reading PA
Seller text: You are bidding on a 1982 Corvette in Silver Green. This color is one of 723 ever made. Maybe only 100 left on the road. 115K miles or 3500 miles per year. This one is a garage kept matching numbers car. Air. Tilt Cruise. PS. PB. AM/FM cassette. Factory glass tops. Polished factory wheels. great tires. factory side pipes. Just a good car!
VIN: 1G1AY878XC5107872
115,000 miles in Reading PA
Seller text: You are bidding on a 1982 Corvette in Silver Green. This color is one of 723 ever made. Maybe only 100 left on the road. 115K miles or 3500 miles per year. This one is a garage kept matching numbers car. Air. Tilt Cruise. PS. PB. AM/FM cassette. Factory glass tops. Polished factory wheels. great tires. factory side pipes. Just a good car!
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VIN: 1G1AY8782C5104531
Only 12,786 miles
in Ft Lauderdale
http://smclassiccars.com/chevrolet/2...low-miles.html
Seller notes: 1982 Corvette T-Top Coupe. Rare Silver Green w/ matching interior, 1 of 247 made. NCRS Top Flight judged and awarded. 12,800 documented miles. Fully Loaded minus the T-Top rack option. Still on original tires. Runs as when new. One of the best examles of a silver green 1982 Vette. Call Paul
Only 12,786 miles
in Ft Lauderdale
http://smclassiccars.com/chevrolet/2...low-miles.html
Seller notes: 1982 Corvette T-Top Coupe. Rare Silver Green w/ matching interior, 1 of 247 made. NCRS Top Flight judged and awarded. 12,800 documented miles. Fully Loaded minus the T-Top rack option. Still on original tires. Runs as when new. One of the best examles of a silver green 1982 Vette. Call Paul