Why This Car Is Special

The 1978 25th anniversary Corvette Pace Car Replica like the one we have here at Skyway Classics is a must have for any Indy 500 collector but is also a great addition to any collection.

It was the official Pace Car model for the Indianapolis 500 in 1978 and had a distinctive paint job and striping that set it apart from the other models produced by Chevrolet at the time.

Chevrolet created that limited edition Pace Car Replica that was an option that added over $13,000 to the price of the car (more than the base price!).

Production of the pace car replica was limited to one for every Chevrolet dealership. This amounted to 6,502 pace cars built in 1978 & a lot fewer were made with the L82 option like the one we have here.

Features

1978 25th Anniversary Corvette L82 Pace Car Replica Black/Silver two-tone paint with a red pin-stripe 5.7 Liter L82 Original 350 Cubic Inch V8 engine Rochester 4-barrel carb Aluminum factory intake Cast iron exhaust manifold Stock fresh air scooped air cleaner assembly Ignition shielding Black-accented Valve covers Automatic transmission 3:55 Rear End Console-mounted shift lever with leather boot AM/FM push-button radio Air conditioning heater and defroster with 3-speed blower Full instrumentation speedometer with trip odometer, tach, voltmeter, oil pressure and water temperature gages Removable roof panels Dual body color sport mirrors with remote controls Grey Twin Bucket Seats Center console Power steering Power four-wheel disc brakes Independent front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar Independent rear suspension with Fiberglass-reinforced composite single leaf spring AM/FM stereo radio Factory Aluminum wheels Removable glass roof

Mechanical

Our Vette is powered by the L82 350 cubic inch engine that was an option that was rated at 220 horsepower and 260 ft-lb of torque, on these Corvettes that year. It runs smooth and powerful and the transmission shifts excellent.

It has all the factory stock L82 items such as the Rochester 4-barrel carb, aluminum factory intake, cast iron exhaust manifold, stock fresh air scooped air cleaner assembly, ignition shielding, and the great looking finned aluminum Chevrolet valve covers.

Interior

The interior is very nice and shows well for its age. These Pace Car 25th-anniversary Corvettes were complemented with a beautiful all silver twin bucket seat interior.

It has Power Locks, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column, Cruise Control, Glass T-Tops, Speedometer & Tachometer, Gauges, Console, AM/FM Stereo Radio, Air Conditioning, and all looks as original as the day it was built.

Exterior

The exterior is in great shape, the paint is a distinctive Black/Silver two-tone paint with a red pin-stripe that shows very well in the sun and looks detailed and in great condition. It rides on performance tires and the factory original Chevrolet Corvette polished slotted wheels.

Conclusion

The 1978 25th Anniversary Corvette Pace Car Replica for the 1978 Indianapolis 500 we have here at Skyway Classics is a must have for any Indy 500 collector but is also a great addition to any collection.

It is one nice and quick Corvette you will love to take to shows or just enjoy driving. It comes with a lot of original documentation including all the manuals, Bill Of Sale, Build Sheet, and maintenance records in a binder on this low mileage creampuff of a Corvette.

Disclaimer

Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyer's personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.