1980-1982 Chevrolet Corvette - End Of An Era

By the late-1970s the styling of the Cheverolet Corvette had become a little long in the tooth. Its basic overall (C3) styling had been around since the 1968 model year. Chevrolet did one last styling update to the C3 Corvette, the end result was the 1980-1982 Chevrolet Corvette which was a beautiful styled 2-seat sports that even today still looks modern and beautiful.

[judgegixxer]

When I was 7 years old I came home from school to see a brand new 78' L-82 Silver Anny in the back yard. It was my dads!! I already loved Vette's so of course I was freakin out. Everytime i see a 78-82' i still get a little tiny ghost of the feeling I had that day long ago.

[havinfun]

I have always admired the 80 - 82 Corvettes. So I finally just bought an 82 Collectors Edition Corvette for myself. Love it !

[MayheM_]

I know they weren't the best performance models, but as a kid who grew up in the 70s and 80s, this is my FAVORITE body style. It just LOOKED fast even when it was parked!

[nick]

I bought an 81 last year and it is such an attractive car for its age. I also own a 78 and the differences between the two even though they are subtle make a huge difference in the overall aesthetic.

[hojo]

This was the best looking Corvette body style, loved my 1980 L48

[josemontano]

I still think the 80s corvettes are beautiful cars.

[Seadog..C]

I still have my 81 Corvette I bought new, and the main reason I still have it is because of how long it is. if you're not used to him you won't realize that the hood is 3 feet farther than your vision.
car was stolen by some kids they went over to a friend's house when they parked in the driveway they put the hood into the garage door the alarm went off a cop lives next door and walked out and they took off running.
when I realized my car was missing it was about 30 minutes after the garage door accident.
call them up said somebody stole my vett, the guy that answered said the Sarge's driving it around right now you'll be back in a minute

[steviedee]

80-82 Corvettes are really beautiful looking cars.

[davidmccall]

I had a white '79 vette, and every time I see one on the road, I wish I had it back! A lot of good times were associated with it, and the memories will last a lifetime. 🇺🇸💪🏁

[maddogmcrae]

I always loved the look of the '82 Corvette, the long hood and short rear deck is very classic sports car.
To me it would still be a great cruiser.

[jjsfzr]

My best friend bought a low mileage ‘81 vette in ‘89. He used to let me drive it around town. My other friends dad bought the ‘82 collector edition. I’ll always have a soft spot for this gen vette. What a fun car to cruise in.

[kimberley]

loved c3s since i was 10 years old. finally bought my own 1982 last year. never let a dream drive by

[bassb]

My first corvette was a 1981 that I bought new. Beige on Beige and loaded to the guts. Since then I have owned three new Corvettes with my current one being a 2013 Grand Sport. I still love the 1981 the best! Best looking Corvette ever made. Wish I still owned it.

[mattkase]

I must say that the Corvette's fender "humps over the wheels" did indeed return in the C7. The view out of the cockpit and over the long hood, with humps on each side, nearly mirrors that of the driver's view out of the C3.

[andrewwright]

The last of the c3s was such a beautiful car regardless of how they ran

[jasoncarpp]

Awesome looking Corvette. This is my favourite version of this generation Corvette. My older cousin had one like this. I was too young at the time, but I remember admiring its looks, if nothing else.

[Travishatz]

I love how people are finally starting to appreciate these last c3’s. Thanks for posting this great info.👌

[blipco]

Great videos. You give credence to the seventies and eighties cars that would otherwise go unnoticed. Back in the days we wouldn't look at them with the sixties muscle cars still fresh in our memories, only too young to buy one. Yet after seeing your videos it makes me think of missed opportunities to have bought one of the later cars brand new.

[jimdordan]

I still love to have a 81 corvette they are still the best to me.

[fitfogey]

Actually wasn’t a fan of this body style back then but have since come around. It’s beautiful.