This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition features a 350-cid V-8 engine with cross-fire fuel-injection, producing 200-hp with a four-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission; it is reported that no manual transmissions were offered for the 1982 model year; the first time since 1955. Exclusive to the Collector Edition is the code 59 Silver-Beige metallic paint with “fading shadow” treatment on the hood, fenders and doors. The interior is code 592, Silver-Beige leather, also unique to this edition; equipment includes air conditioning, bronze tinted glass T-tops, leather-wrapped steering wheel, distinctive emblems and finned aluminum wheels. Power accessories include windows, seats, door locks, steering and four-wheel disc brakes. The back window is a frameless glass hatch that allowed easy access to the cockpit storage area. This represents one of 6,759 that were manufactured. The 1982 Collector Edition Corvette had a base price of $22,537.59, the first Corvette model with a base price in excess of $20,000.