1982

Original issue 1982 Corvette promos were manufactured by MPC (Model Products Corporation). There were minor body changes from 1981 to 1982. The "crossed flags" emblems on the nose and fuel door were slightly different and "cross-fire injection" emblems were added to both front fenders. All of the original issue 1982 Corvette promos were "Dark Claret Metallic" coupes. The bodies were molded as one piece of plastic with separate front and rear bumpers. These bodies (and bumpers) were molded in dark burgundy plastic and painted "Dark Claret Metallic". There were no interior changes from 1981 to 1982. The interior tub, seats, dash and steering wheel were all separate pieces and not painted. These interior parts and a chrome shifter were glued together to make the interior assembly. The interior assembly and clear plastic windows were inserted underneath the body over 2 plastic pins. These plastic pins were then melted to hold the interior and windows in place. Only the shifter and wheels were chrome plated. The tail lights were translucent red plastic. The front grilles were molded in black plastic. The rear license plate was molded into the rear bumper and read "1982". The front license plate was molded into the front bumper and read "corvette". The wheels resembled polished alloy wheels with center caps. The blackwall tires had "GOODYEAR" "CUSTOM WIDE TREAD POLYGLAS" molded into the sidewall (all 1975-1988 Corvette promos had the same style tire). The chassis was like the 1980-1981s and was attached to the body with 4 plated phillips head screws.

Boxes: The 1982 Corvette promos came in plain white boxes. The end of the box was stamped with "1982" "CORVETTE" "DARK CLARET".

Original Issue Dealer Promo

1982-01

Note: There are additional 1982 Corvette promos located in the "Test Shots" section of this website.

AMT-Ertl also made 1982 Corvette Dealer Promos. These cars were released in 1994, 1995 and 1996.

AMT-Ertl Versions

1982-21

1982-22

1982-23