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1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY 500 PACE CAR COUPE

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$11,500

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1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INDY 500 PACE CAR COUPE

High Bidder:  GoFast23

Highest Bid: $11,500 (USD)

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Location:

Portland, Oregon 97216

Seller:

Engine:

350ci V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

69,573 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1Z8748S901882

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Highest Bid: $11,500 (USD)

High Bidder:  GoFast23

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Location:

Portland, Oregon 97216

Seller:

Engine:

350ci V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

69,573 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1Z8748S901882

AutoCheck Report

Lot Number:

91208419

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Vehicle Story

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 
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Comments & Questions

July 27, 2026
08:31 AM

BID: $11,500

July 26, 2026
05:59 PM

BID: $9,100

July 24, 2026
08:44 PM

BID: $8,850

July 24, 2026
06:58 PM

BID: $8,600

July 24, 2026
09:25 AM

BID: $8,250

July 24, 2026
09:08 AM

BID: $7,750

July 23, 2026
11:10 AM
Seller

@[email protected] – Was the L 82 motor replaced with another L 82 and what year is the motor ...

Yes, the original engine has been replaced with another L82 engine. The rear of the block is stamped with casting number 14016379, which indicates it is a 1977–1979 production block.

July 22, 2026
09:21 AM

BID: $7,500

July 22, 2026
08:12 AM

BID: $7,250

July 20, 2026
11:02 AM

Was the L 82 motor replaced with another L 82 and what year is the motor

July 20, 2026
08:28 AM

BID: $7,000

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