1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE INDY 500 PACE CAR EDITION

OVERVIEW

This 1998 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has been driven 53,606 miles over its lifetime. It is one of 1,163 Indianapolis 500 pace car edition units produced to commemorate the 82nd Indianapolis 500 race held on May 24, 1998 and reportedly one of 616 made with an automatic gearbox. Showing Florida ownership history since new, it is powered by an unmodified LS1 5.7-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes fog lamps, a quad-outlet exhaust system, staggered aluminum wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a Bose audio system. Finished in Pace Car Purple Metallic with a pace car livery and equipped with a black cloth retractable top over a reupholstered yellow and black leather interior, this C5 Corvette is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX report and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The Pace Car Purple Metallic exterior is accented with Indianapolis 500-themed yellow, white, and red graphics. Features include fog lamps, pop-up headlights, a windshield decal, and a quad-outlet exhaust system.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

Yellow-finished five-spoke 17-inch front and 18-inch rear cast aluminum wheels are wrapped in a mixed set of Bridgestone, Michelin, and Toyo 245/45 front and 275/40 rear tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The two-tone cockpit has reupholstered power-adjustable yellow and black leather bucket seats, matched to the door panels, dash, center console, and carpeting. Features include power windows, power door locks, power steering, a tilt-adjustable steering column, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a Bose sound system, and Indianapolis 500-themed floor mats.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 200-mph speedometer, a 7,500-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, battery, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The digital odometer reads 53,606 miles; the most recent mileage figure of 83,159 miles was logged in the CARFAX report in 2012.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The LS1 5.7-liter V8 was rated at 345 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Handling is assisted by a traction control system. Braking is provided via power-assisted four-wheel ventilated anti-lock discs.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report begins in January 1998 and shows accident-free ownership in Florida since new. The dealer has provided a video containing a start-up, an exterior walk-around, and an interior overview. A $220 dealer fee/tax will be added to the purchase price. The selling dealer will collect additional registration/sales tax from in-state buyers.