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It’s an honor to be called-upon to provide the pace-car for the Indianapolis 500 and one that GM has received many times. This reportedly accident-free, 81k-mile Corvette Pace Car edition proudly upholds and displays that honor via special Official Pace Car graphics and model-specific front and rear spoilers. The “L48” 350ci V8 engine was paired with the optional 3-speed Turbo Hydra-matic transmission seen here offered respectable contemporary performance. The seller performed a lube/oil/filter service, replaced the radiator fan shroud, multiple gaskets, and more prior to the sale. This Corvette is ready to continue making history with its next owner.
Location | Eldersburg, Maryland 21784 |
VIN / Chassis | 1Z87L8S904255 |
Mileage | 81,200 Miles Shown |
Engine | 350ci V8 |
Transmission | 3-Speed Automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Exterior Color | Black/Silver |
Interior Color | Black |
Title Status | Clean (Maryland) |
Loan Status | No loan |
This Corvette is one of approximately 6,500 Indy 500 Pace car replica editions produced for 1978. This reportedly accident-free example shows 81k-miles and is believed to be highly original. The seller states there is minimal interior wear and only one paint chip on the driver’s rear wheel arch. Included records from the seller show a lube/oil/filter service was performed and the radiator fan shroud, mirror gaskets, door handle gaskets, and the rear storage compartment were all replaced in preparation for the sale.
The C3-chassis Corvette was launched in 1968 and was also known as the Corvette Stingray until 1976. 1978 was the Corvette’s 25th anniversary and saw numerous changes, the biggest of which was a “fastback” style rear window. Benefits included better aerodynamics, increased luggage capacity, and better rearward visibility. Metric tires were offered as standard equipment along with a larger 24-gallon fuel tank. Corvettes equipped with the “L48” V8 engine and automatic transmission could accelerate from 0-60mph in 7.8-seconds and achieve a 123 mph top speed.
Indy 500 Official Pace Car special edition package
Unique graphics package
Model-specific black over silver two-tone paint
Model-specific front and rear spoilers
Model-specific mirror-tinted t-top panels
"L48" 350ci V8 engine
3-speed Turbo Hydra-matic automatic transmission
AM/FM radio with optional rear speakers
Power windows and door locks
Contoured sport seats
The seller spent $2,126.50 on the following services, with a receipt shown below:
Lube/oil/filter service
Replaced radiator fan shroud
Replaced mirror and door handle gaskets
Replaced rear storage compartment
Replaced one wheel center-cap
The seller states there is a paint-chip in the driver's rear 1/4 panel and the interior shows some wear, pictures of which can be seen in the main gallery.
Owner's manual
Two keys
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