RESERVE REMOVED: 1,900-MILE 1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY PACE CAR EDITION
Winning Bid:
$42,750
Ends In:
RESERVE REMOVED: 1,900-MILE 1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY PACE CAR EDITION
RESERVE REMOVED: 1,900-MILE 1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY PACE CAR EDITION
RESERVE REMOVED: 1,900-MILE 1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY PACE CAR EDITION
High Bidder: ronniekillen0930
Winning Bid: $42,750 (USD)
End Date: 04/14/2023, 4:00 PM PDT
Location:
Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Seller:
PreciousMetalCC
Engine:
L48 350
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
1,937 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Z87L8S900698
Lot Number:
36147043
High Bidder: ronniekillen0930
Ends In:
End Date:
Location:
Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Seller:
PreciousMetalCC
Engine:
L48 350
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
1,937 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Z87L8S900698
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
36147043
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OVERVIEW
This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette pace car edition is one of the 6,502 cars made to commemorate the 62nd annual Indianapolis 500 race held on May 28, 1978. It has been driven 1,937 miles since new and is powered by an L48 350ci V8 engine backed by a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Features include air conditioning, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, and removable roof panels. Additional features include power windows and locks, a tilt and telescoping steering column, cruise control, an AM/FM/8-track stereo, and the Gymkhana suspension package. Finished in black and silver over a silver leather interior, this limited-production Corvette is available now and comes from the selling dealer with T-top bags and a clear title.
EXTERIOR – FEATURES
The black and metallic silver exterior features color-keyed urethane bumpers, red accent striping, hide-away headlights, a front spoiler, rocker trim, and color-keyed sport mirror housings with a driver-side manual remote. Additional features include mirrored removable roof panels, pace car door decals, heated rear glass, and a color-keyed rear spoiler. A walk-around video can be seen below.
EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES
A set of 15-inch polished aluminum Corvette wheels with red accent stripes is wrapped in 255/60/R15 Goodyear GT Radial tires.
INTERIOR – FEATURES
The bucket seats are upholstered in silver leather. Features include a center console-mounted shifter, power steering and brakes, power locks and windows, air conditioning, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a Delco AM/FM/8-track stereo, a rear storage compartment, heated rear glass, and a retractable cargo cover.
INTERIOR – GAUGES
A 140-mph speedometer and a 7K-rpm tachometer are located ahead of the driver. The center stack houses a clock and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and battery. The odometer reads 1,937 miles, which the selling dealer reports to be accurate and documented.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Power is provided by an L48 350ci V8 engine and backed by a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Engine output was 185 horsepower when new.
UNDERCARRIAGE
This Corvette was factory-equipped with the four-wheel independent FE7 Gymkhana suspension. Braking is provided by power four-wheel discs. The exhaust system exits at the rear through dual outlets.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The sale includes T-top storage bags.
