With eight generations and more than 70 years to choose from, Corvette aficionados have no shortage of models and trims to fawn over. But if you can find a rare model in good condition, it can feel like the accomplishment of a lifetime, which is why you should not pass up the chance to add this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car to your collection. This special edition 'Vette is one of just 6,502 Pace Car trims made for 1978, and with only 23,445 (believed) actual miles on the odometer, its black and silver original paint, and Indy Pace Car decal graphics look as though it has been in a time capsule for the last half-century.
With a sticker price of 46% over the base model, the Pace Car edition came fully loaded from the factory with things like a telescopic and tilt wheel, air conditioning, power brakes, steering, windows, and locks. Plush silver leather adorns the interior, while the signature T-tops let the sun shine down whenever you want a little more vitamin D along the way. The original 8-track player remains to provide a retro soundtrack to accompany the small block rumbling through the exhaust behind you.
Under the signature front-hinged Covette hood, we find the original 350 cubic-inch L48 V-8 engine. Fed by a single four-barrel Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, spent gasses are sent out through a dual exhaust and sweet-sounding MagnaFlow mufflers. Power is routed through a three-speed automatic transmission before the original 3.08:1 geared Dana rear end sends power to the pavement via fifteen-inch factory wheels shod in 255/60R-15 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber.
*Original Pace Car Edition
*1 Of 6,502 Built
*23,445 Believed Actual Miles
*Numbers Matching
*Original Window Sticker
*Factory Buildsheet
*Original L48 350 V8
*Quadrajet Carb
*T-Tops
*Leather
*8 Track Player
*Power Steering
*Power Windows
*Power Locks
*AC
*Cruise
*Power Brakes
*Four Wheel Disc Brakes
Beyond its incredibly low mileage and matching numbers, this well-cared-for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car underscores the idea that it is the perfect collectible with the additions of both the factory build sheet and its original window sticker included in the sale. So, if you've been searching for a unique Corvette to add to your collection, look no further. This is the car you've been waiting for. Call today! We can assist you with getting an Extended Vehicle Service Plan from Freedom Warranty, which provides comprehensive coverage that can save thousands of dollars on unexpected repairs. Inquire for more details and pricing!
