34k-Mile 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The third generation (C3) Corvette was introduced in 1968 and featured a sleek new design that was heavily inspired by the Mako Shark II concept, designed by Larry Shinoda. This new generation also boasted a completely redesigned interior, which helped the C3 achieve new sales records for General Motors. The curvy exterior design is highlighted by the iconic pop-up headlights that are concealed via a vacuum-operated system.  

The C3 Corvette utilized many of the already proven chassis components from the previous generation, providing independent suspension and a range of powerful V8 engines. In 1980, the front and rear bumper covers were restyled with brand-new integrated aerodynamic spoilers that significantly reduced drag and increased radiator airflow.  

The final year of C3 production saw a new L83 “Cross-Fire” fuel-injected 5.7-liter (350 cu-in) Chevy small-block V8 with Computer Command Control, paired with a new 700-R4 four-speed automatic transmission.  

To commemorate the final iteration of the C3, Chevrolet offered a Corvette Collector Edition, which featured unique silver-beige paint, gradient decals, turbine-style aluminum wheels, and frameless glass rear hatch — a first for a Corvette. Only 6,759 units were produced. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Silver Beige Metallic (59L) paint with Silver Beige (59I) tri-color leather bucket seats 

• Powered by a 5.7-liter L83 V8 with “Cross-Fire” fuel-injection rated at 200 hp  

• 700-R4 four-speed automatic transmission 

• Frameless glass rear hatch 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Pop-up headlights   

• T-Top roof panels 

• Turbine-style aluminum wheels 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires 

• Tri-color vinyl and carpet door trim 

• Power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, windows, and antenna 

• Tilt-telescopic steering column with leather-wrapped Collector Edition steering wheel 

• Air conditioning 

• Cruise control 

• 85-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer 

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Brakes are inoperable 

• Paint scratches and scuffs up front, chips on driver’s side headlight cover (touched up) 

• Scratches on driver’s side front fender and door 

• Scuffs on driver’s side rear fender 

Included 

• “Made Especially for Mike Silvers” (original owner) plate on center console 

• Carpeted Corvette floor mats 

• GM rear bumper replacement bulb 

• Power window switch 

Ownership History

This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Alabama.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.