This is a beautiful 1998 Pace Car Corvette Replica finished in
Radar Blue exterior paint, featuring yellow wheels and a yellow
graphics package with a checkered flag motif that stretches from
the front grill to the rear of the car. The car's interior is
similarly appointed with black and yellow leather. This car has
under 4,300 miles and is in perfect condition. Truly a collectable
grade Limited Edition Corvette
While it was not the rarest Corvette Pace Car Replica ever
manufactured by GM, the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Replica
was and remains - one of the most desirable pace car replicas ever
made.
Before 1998, Corvette had served as the official pace car of the
Indianapolis 500 a total of 3 times - in 1978, 1986 and 1995. Each
time the Corvette made an appearance, Chevrolet would commemorate
the occasion by building a limited-edition replica. It seemed only
fitting therefore that, when it was announced that the 1998
Corvette would once more lead the field at the Indianapolis 500,
that GM would build a replica to commemorate the event.
The car, which could be ordered by consumers via Regular Production
Option (RPO) Z4Z, included an added cost of $5,039.00 (or $5,804.00
for customers who wanted their cars equipped with a manual
transmission like this car) over the base price of $44,425.00!
For that price, consumers were treated to a Corvette Pace Car
Replica packed full of options including: an upgraded Delco radio
with CD player, a digital clock, an anti-theft system, and Bose
speakers. Both the driver and passenger sports seats were
power-adjustable and had memory functions.
The 1998 Corvette that served as the official pace-car from the
race was virtually identical to the production model variants that
were built to commemorate the event. Unlike most other pace cars,
which require mechanical modifications to bolster the car's
performance to meet the rigors of pacing the massive racetrack, the
Corvette came equipped with enough horsepower to handle the demands
of leading the pack with ease.
Chevrolet manufactured 1,158 pace-car replica convertibles for
distribution to dealerships across the United States. The car also
has the distinction of being the first Corvette Pace Car to have
its Indianapolis 500 livery applied by the factory, not the
owner.
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