1982 marked the final year for third-generation Chevy Corvette production. The third generation was the longest running of any, running some fifteen years, with a chassis that had debuted in 1963.

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The first thing I always think about when seeing a 1982 Corvette is how expensive this car was back in the days when it was brand-new. The 1982 Corvette was the first version of America's sports car ...