Vehicle Description
This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car edition is a
numbers-matching L82 car where there have been some more recent
investments to make sure the distinct paint and interior have an
awesome look that you're going to love.
RPO Z78 radically transformed the Corvette's looks, adding the
two-tone black over silver metallic paint job with a bright red
pinstripe in between. It's an intricate setup that made these pace
cars both expensive and an instant collectible. So it's impressive
when someone takes the time to give it a high quality respray later
in life. But the result is an instantly recognized classic that is
a true stunner. And we also love these for all the details. The
deep chin spoiler, full-width rear spoiler, cowl hood with sliver
accenting, and 15-inch alloy wheels with a distinctive red stripe
make this one of the sportiest-looking Corvette of all time. And as
you dig deeper, you're also going to see an overall quality style
in the way everything fits - from the door panels to the pop-up
headlights.
The silver leather interior is perfect for the special edition car,
and it's one of the truly unique elements of a late C3s. It's not
just the leather bucket seats that are in stellar condition. The
carpeting, door panels, caner console, dash, gauges, and other
fundamentals all show the look of the right mix of preservation and
restoration to remain worthy of a true classic. So you'll love
leaving the T-tops out just so you can showcase the overall quality
condition. And because these were premium Corvette, they also come
with the best features. This includes power windows, power locks,
electric rear defogger, sport mirrors, and an AM/FM/cassette
stereo. There's even factory air conditioning upgraded to modern
R134a refrigerant (will need servicing to blow cold again.)
The engine is the optional and numbers-matching L82 350 cubic-inch
V8. This higher compression motor was a must-have for the
performance fans in 1978 because it offered 17% more horsepower
than the standard Corvette V8. It starts quickly and idles easily
with a nice V8 burble out of the dual exhaust that never gets old.
It will be a hit at the car shows simply because Corvette people
love seeing an original-looking engine bay that's so clean you
could serve lunch on the factory air cleaner. You'll have no
worries taking this to any of the events no matter how far away.
After all, Corvettes are good for speed, but this one is a nice car
for the long trips, too. That's thanks to features like the TH350
three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and four-wheel
power disc brakes.
Complete with the owner's manual and maintenance records, a pace
car silver anniversary Corvette is always in-demand. So when you
see one that has been given all the right investments, and still
remains affordable, you know it's an irresistible deal. Call
today!!!
