1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY 500 PACE CAR COUPE
1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY 500 PACE CAR COUPE
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1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY 500 PACE CAR COUPE
High Bidder: DynoDave
Highest Bid: $13,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Portland, Oregon 97216
Seller:
Engine:
350ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
69,573 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Z8748S901882
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
90070048
Location:
Portland, Oregon 97216
Seller:
Engine:
350ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
69,573 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Z8748S901882
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
90070048
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OVERVIEW
This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car is powered by a 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Tuxedo Black and Silver Metallic two-tone with red accents over a Silver leather interior, this limited-production C3 is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.
Highlights
- Of the 6,502 1978 Pace Car edition Corvettes built, only 3,010 came with the L82 engine
- Factory air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Power options include windows, steering, and front disc brakes
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Oregon
EXTERIOR
- Tuxedo Black and Silver Metallic two-tone paint
- Red accent striping
- Retractable quad headlights
- Side marker lamps
- Vented fenders
- Removable glass T-top roof panels
- Wrap-around rear window
- Quad taillights
- Sport side mirrors
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 15-inch eight-slot cast-aluminum wheels
- Red accents
- 255/60 Goodyear Eagle GT+4 white-letter tires
INTERIOR
- Silver leather upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Factory air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Power locks
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Aftermarket JVC stereo
- AM/FM
- CD player
- Satellite radio capable
- Auxiliary
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 140-mph speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Coolant temperature
- Voltage
- Fuel level
- Odometer shows 69,573 miles
- Mileage not indicated on title
- True mileage according to the seller
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 350ci V8
- Four-barrel carburetor
- HEI distributor
Transmission
- Three-speed automatic
Service History Highlights
- Original L82 engine has been replaced
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Positraction rear end
- Power four-wheel disc brakes
- Dual exhaust system
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Passenger-side T-top is cracked
- Leather interior shows signs of age
BID: $13,000
BID: $11,500
BID: $10,000
How come you haven't replaced the cracked T-Top, are they hard to find. Can you post close up pics of the interior and paint imperfections
@REG1 – Does the car leak or drip anything whatsoever. If you had rate to exterior paint and interior on a scale of 1-10 what would you rate each. Can the cracked T-Top not be replaced? ...
There are no significant leaks. It does have a couple very small oil drips, which are extremely common for a car of this age. I'd rate the exterior around a 6/10 simply because there are some paint imperfections, but overall it still presents very well. The interior is in nice shape overall but shows signs of aging and wear (See Photos) Yes, the cracked T-top can be replaced.
@Mikebonjon – Is it generating 220HP or was the engine modified for additional horses? ...
We don't have documentation, but to the best of our knowledge it's a factory-spec L82 engine.
BID: $8,550
BID: $8,300
Does the car leak or drip anything whatsoever. If you had rate to exterior paint and interior on a scale of 1-10 what would you rate each. Can the cracked T-Top not be replaced?
Is it generating 220HP or was the engine modified for additional horses?
BID: $8,000
BID: $7,750
BID: $7,500
@[email protected] – In your listing it said the l-82 engine has been replaced so which is it ...
You are absolutely right. I just verified that the block has been decked, so we don’t have definitive proof that it’s the original numbers-matching engine. Sorry for the confusion, and thank you for pointing it out.
In your listing it said the l-82 engine has been replaced so which is it
@lunchBox1954 – Is this original paint? And is it a numbers matching car? I own a 1978 L-82 and they are amazing cars. Looks great. ...
The car has been repainted at some point, but it does retain its numbers-matching engine. These L-82 Vette's are great cars!
Is this original paint? And is it a numbers matching car? I own a 1978 L-82 and they are amazing cars. Looks great.