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In Chevy Corvette

Is there a 1983 Corvette?

Technically, yes.. 44 Corvettes were manufactured with a 1983 VIN numbers but none were released to the public as official production vehicles. These 1983 Corvettes were prot…otypes, alpha test vehicles, and beta test vehicles used to sort out production details while others were assigned to engineering evaluation and crash testing. A few were part of a press introduction at Riverside Raceway in California, December 1982. The 1983 Corvette resembled the newly redesigned 1984 model (4 th generation Corvette). All were destroyed except one, VIN# 1G1AY0783D5100023 (white with medium blue interior), L83 350ci, 250HP V8, 4-speed Automatic transmission and was retired to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is owned by GM. It was saved from destruction by a few forward looking individuals who recognized the need to retain one 1983 Corvette for posterity.. According to "America's Sports Car" magazine published by the NCM in its Jan/Feb 2009 issue, this model had suffered through numerous re-do's over its 26 years. Originally built on June 28, 1982, the car was 1983 Pilot Car number 4. Pilot cars are built for production evaluation and to assess the assembly process put in place at the assembly plant. Following its build, the car was taken to Michigan for evaluation and testing. According to Roger Phipps, a Paint Technician at the Bowling Green plant who became the cars' caretaker while it was in Bowling Green, the '83 was used for development and had various parts replaced with engineering enhancements during its time in Michigan.. It ultimately returned to Bowling Green and endured an ignominious existence sitting behind a wall near the plant's employee entrance. Tires went flat, the summer sun faded the carpet and seats, it was never driven or moved, and the Kentucky cardinals left proof they enjoyed using it for target practice. Not an existence a one of a kind vehicle should endure.. Roger and vehicle engineer Tom Hill championed an effort to save the vehicle from further deterioration. They were able to use it for a campaign to select the most "Patriotic" paint scheme for the car. One was chosen and the paint department personnel changed the solid white body to Red, White and Blue flag theme. It was not an awe inspiring design to many who saw it, but the car was moved inside the plant and used as a display for visitors awaiting plant tours. At least it was out of the elements.. The car was later repainted to its current solid white, and rather than return it to sentry duty by the wall, it was placed on loan with the NCM. The NCM is proud to have it.. One veichle component that is rather unique is its wheels. A set of aluminum wheels were discovered in an old storage barn in the late-1980's on the Milford Proving Ground. They were recognized as being from a book by Michael Lamm on The Newest Corvette on page 27. The wheel design had been developed as an optional 15 inch wheel as a backup in the event the planned 16 inch wheels could not be delivered in ample quantities. The picture shows the wheels on a Design Center Corvette prototype.. Since the wheels were of no further use to GM, and would likely be scrapped, they were recommended to Fraser Smithson, the PG Director, that they be donated to the NCM. He agreed and were delivered to Dan Gale in the early 1990's. The NCM hadn't been built at that time, not had the '83 been donated, but the wheels found the perfect home on the only remaining '83 Corvette. It is ironic they are now on the car for which they were intended.. The following passage is taken from the book by Dave McLellan (the second Corvette Chief Engineer at Chevrolet from 1975 - 1992), Corvette From the Inside , from Bentley Publishing, Cambridge, MA., released in 2002.. Because of delays with the introduction of the new generation (C4) Corvette, production started in the early part of 1983. The new car could be called a 1984 model. The federal government defines the model year by its emission certification rules, which state that the model year can contain only one January 1. There was a lot of spirited discussions at Chevrolet about the uninterrupted Corvette tradition, but in the end, Chevrolet opted for the logic of building for 17 months and the attendant reduction in paperwork of not having to rectify for the 1984 model year. (MORE)

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In Political Office Holders

Who was the president in 1983?

This depends on organization/country. See related Questions. US: Ronald Reagan The 40th President of the United States was Ronald Reagan from January 20, 1981 to January 2… (MORE)

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In Politics and Government

Was there a war in 1983?

No, there was not a war in 1983. The Russians thought othercountries were preparing for war during the Able Archer 8 militaryexercises.

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In Commercial Jingles

What was happening in 1983?

Pope John Paul II signs new Roman Catholic code incorporating changes brought about by Second Vatican Council (Jan. 25). . Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., 50, political rival of Phil… (MORE)

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In Books and Literature

What is a 1983 Story?

well in 1983 ethan took me to menchies and we performed satanic rituals on the ice cream So when we went to hell we had something cold to munch on since its really hot in hell… (MORE)

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In College Football

What actors and actresses appeared in 1983 Aloha Bowl - 1983?

The cast of 1983 Aloha Bowl - 1983 includes: Joe Paterno as Himself - Penn St. Nittany Lions Head Coach Gary Pinkel as Himself - Washington Huskies Wide Receivers Coach

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In Baseball History

What actors and actresses appeared in 1983 World Series - 1983?

The cast of 1983 World Series - 1983 includes: Joe Altobelli as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Manager Larry Andersen as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Benny Ayala as Hi…mself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Hitter Mike Boddicker as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Al Bumbry as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Center Fielder Marty Bystrom as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Todd Cruz as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Third Baseman Rich Dauer as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Second Baseman Storm Davis as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Ivan De Jesus as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Shortstop Ivan DeJesus as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Shortstop Bob Derner as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pinch Runner Bo Diaz as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Catcher Greg Gross as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Center Fielder Von Hayes as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pinch Hitter Von Hayes as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Right Fielder Willie Hernandez as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Al Holland as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Charles Hudson as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Tito Landrum as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Right Fielder Joe Lefebvre as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pinch Hitter Joe Lefebvre as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Right Fielder Sixto Lezcano as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Right Fielder Sixto Lezcano as Himself - Philadlephia Phillies Pinch Hitter John Lowenstein as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder Garry Maddox as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Center Fielder Garry Maddox as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pinch Hitter Al Michaels as Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer Joe Morgan as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Second Baseman Eddie Murray as Himself - Baltimore Orioles First Baseman Cal Ripken as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Shortstop Gary Roenicke as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder Gary Roenicke as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Hitter Pete Rose as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies First Baseman Pete Rose as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pinch Hitter Pete Rose as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Right Fielder Juan Samuel as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pinch Hitter Juan Samuel as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pinch Runner John Shelby as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Center Fielder Ken Singleton as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pinch Hitter Sammy Stewart as Himself - Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Earl Weaver as Himself - Color Commentator (MORE)

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In Actors & Actresses

What actors and actresses appeared in Miss Suomi 1983 - 1983?

The cast of Miss Suomi 1983 - 1983 includes: Marjaana Aho as Herself - Contestant Mia Broman as Herself - Contestant Tiia Havusalmi as Herself - Contestant Minna Ojanen as Her… (MORE)

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In Actors & Actresses

What actors and actresses appeared in 1983 NFL Draft - 1983?

The cast of 1983 NFL Draft - 1983 includes: Kevin Belcher as Himself - 153rd Overall Pick Rocky Belk as Himself - 176th Overall Pick Chris Berman as Himself - Host Todd Blackl…edge as Himself - 7th Overall Pick Jim Bob Taylor as Himself - 280th Overall Pick Mark Bortz as Himself - 219th Overall Pick Keith Bostic as Himself - 42nd Overall Pick James Britt as Himself - 43rd Overall Pick Norris Brown as Himself - 213th Overall Pick Joey Browner as Himself - 19th Overall Pick Gill Byrd as Himself - 22nd Overall Pick Reggie Camp as Himself - 68th Overall Pick Wayne Capers as Himself - 52nd Overall Pick Clete Casper as Himself - 311th Overall Pick Jeremiah Castille as Himself - 72nd Overall Pick Tony Chickillo as Himself - 131st Overall Pick Jeff Christensen as Himself - 137th Overall Pick Reggie Collier as Himself - 162nd Overall Pick Jim Covert as Himself - 6th Overall Pick Roger Craig as Himself - 49th Overall Pick Byron Darby as Himself - 120th Overall Pick Richard Dent as Himself - 203rd Overall Pick Eric Dickerson as Himself - 2nd Overall Pick Dave Drechsler as Himself - 48th Overall Pick Chris Dressel as Himself - 69th Overall Pick Dave Duerson as Himself - 64th Overall Pick Pat Dunsmore as Himself - 107th Overall Pick Tony Eason as Himself - 15th Overall Pick Chuck Ehin as Himself - 329th Overall Pick Andy Ekern as Himself - 326th Overall Pick Henry Ellard as Himself - 32nd Overall Pick John Elway as Himself - 1st Overall Pick Rob Fada as Himself - 230th Overall Pick Grant Feasel as Himself - 161st Overall Pick Dan Fike as Himself - 274th Overall Pick Jerome Foster as Himself - 139th Overall Pick Willie Gault as Himself - 18th Overall Pick George Grande as Himself - Reporter Boyce Green as Himself - 288th Overall Pick Michael Haddix as Himself - 8th Overall Pick Mike Harmon as Himself - 301st Overall Pick Andy Headen as Himself - 205th Overall Pick Victor Heflin as Himself - 143rd Overall Pick Wes Hopkins as Himself - 35th Overall Pick Bobby Humphery as Himself - 247th Overall Pick Anthony Hutchison as Himself - 256th Overall Pick Jim Jeffcoat as Himself - 23rd Overall Pick Demetrious Johnson as Himself - 115th Overall Pick Terry Kinard as Himself - 10th Overall Pick Larry Kinnebrew as Himself - 165th Overall Pick Gary Kowalski as Himself - 144th Overall Pick Gary Kubiak as Himself - 197th Overall Pick Babe Laufenberg as Himself - 168th Overall Pick Walker Lee Ashley as Himself - 73rd Overall Pick Bob Ley as Himself - Host Dave Lutz as Himself - 34th Overall Pick Cedric Mack as Himself - 44th Overall Pick David Mangrum as Himself - 312th Overall Pick Dan Marino as Himself - 27th Overall Pick Leonard Marshall as Himself - 37th Overall Pick Bruce Mathison as Himself - 272nd Overall Pick Allama Matthews as Himself - 322nd Overall Pick Karl Mecklenburg as Himself - 310th Overall Pick Don Mosebar as Himself - 26th Overall Pick Mike Mularkey as Himself - 229th Overall Pick Karl Nelson as Himself - 70th Overall Pick Bill Pickel as Himself - 54th Overall Pick John Rade as Himself - 215th Overall Pick Lawrence Ricks as Himself - 220th Overall Pick Dave Rimington as Himself - 25th Overall Pick Reggie Roby as Himself - 167th Overall Pick Clint Sampson as Himself - 60th Overall Pick Bucky Scribner as Himself - 299th Overall Pick Stephen Starring as Himself - 74th Overall Pick Darryl Talley as Himself - 39th Overall Pick John Tice as Himself - 65th Overall Pick Herkie Walls as Himself - 170th Overall Pick Curt Warner as Himself - 3rd Overall Pick Troy West as Himself - 200th Overall Pick Mike Wilcher as Himself - 36th Overall Pick Dokie Williams as Himself - 138th Overall Pick Gary Worthy as Himself - 286th Overall Pick Mark Zavagnin as Himself - 235th Overall Pick (MORE)

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In Actors & Actresses

What actors and actresses appeared in Melodifestivalen 1983 - 1983?

The cast of Melodifestivalen 1983 - 1983 includes: Kerstin Dahlberg as herself Kikki Danielsson as herself Karin Glenmark as herself Bibi Johns as Herself - Host Peter Lundbla… (MORE)