Vehicle Description
1978 25th Anniversary Corvette L82 Pace Car Replica
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
Black/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.
