Collector's Edition - 1982The Corvette's third era was drawing to a close. The last of the innovative, sexy "Sharks" or "Makos" that were introduced in 1968 and the classic chassis design that debuted in 1963, incorporated features that would become synonymous with Corvettes developed and built in the years ahead.
To mark the phasing out of the Shark series, a special "Collector Edition" was offered. 6,759 of the year's total production of 25,407 units were awarded Collector status. In addition to a higher level of options available, the limited series had a lifting rear hatchback window: special wheels similar to the 1967 bolt-ons; unique silver-beige paint: a silver-beige leather interior; special emblems, and, it was the first Corvette selling in excess of $20,000 - $22,537.59 to be exact.
As the third generation of Corvette drew to a close, the American motoring public couldn't help but wonder what exciting new surprises were in store.
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