Vehicle Description
This 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition is a strong running,
nicely preserved special edition C5 that is ready for some serious
cruising. When the Corvette debuted at the Motorama in New York
City in January of 1953, it was a boulevard cruiser with much to be
desired in the performance department. As the 50s progressed, a V8
was added as was a manual transmission which started to cement the
Corvette atop the American performance-car mountain top and allowed
Chevy's Corvette to start truly rivaling the European sports cars
that it was meant to compete against. By the 1960s, the Corvette's
muscle car reputation was widely known and Chevrolet sold thousands
of them. However, it wasn't until 1978 that the Corvette was chosen
as the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 and to commemorate
that accomplishment, the GM marque offered a limited edition Pace
Car Replica that wore the iconic Indy 500 livery like those that
were used in the race. 8 years later the 1986 Corvette was chose
again to pace the Indy 500 racers and, interestingly, the actual
'86 Corvette Pace Car was the first street legal Indy 500 Pace Car
since 1978, another Corvette. In 1995, the Corvette was chosen yet
again to pace the cars at Indy's famous Brickyard after a 9 year
hiatus. Then just 3 years later, in 1998, a second-year C5 was
selected to be the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 with
the actual Pace Car driven by Indy 500 royalty, racecar driver
Parnelli Jones. Chevrolet built an additional 1,163 Indy 500 Pace
Car Edition cars in 1998 and they were available for purchase at
Chevy dealerships. Of the 1,163 Pace Cars, 616 came with 4 Speed
Overdrive Automatic transmissions, making this particular car even
more rare and easy for anybody to drive. This 1998 Corvette comes
to us from a southern-based collector who took great care of the
car and it spent a great deal of its life down south. A 5.7 Liter
LS1 V8 electronic fuel injected engine provides power to this Pace
Car Edition Corvette and was said to have pushed out 345 horsepower
when new. The 5.7L LS1 is backed by a 4 speed automatic
transmission that makes this 1998 'Vette an absolute joy to drive.
Exhaust exits the LS motor via dual exhaust setup with quad exhaust
tips that give this C5 its distinctive Corvette howl. Power is sent
from the 5.7L V8 to the rear axle via a limited slip differential
to help ensure that you'll be able to keep the rubber to pavement.
Being this Corvette is a late model collectible, it comes loaded
with seemingly all of the most desirable options. With power
steering, maneuvering this 'Vette in and out of tight spaces is a
breeze and improves the overall driving experience. 4 Wheel Power
Disc Brakes makes bringing 1998 Chevy to a full stop easy,
especially with all of that extra horsepower under the hood. Riding
on a set of radial tires mounted on yellow-painted cast-aluminum
wheels, this Corvette has an eye-catching look and even better
ride. The black cloth convertible top is operated manually and can
easily be put up or taken down by a single person. The exterior of
this Corvette is finished in Pace Car Purple basecoat/clearcoat
with special Indianapolis 500 decals, completing the exterior look
of the car. The interior of this Pace Car Corvette is stunning! The
bucket seats are upholstered in Yellow leather that provides a
striking contrast the exterior of the car. The black carpeting,
door panels, dash, and steering wheel all appear to be in their
stock configuration and are in fantastic condition. The dash is
equipped with a 200 MPH Speedometer, 7,000 RPM tachometer, oil
pressure gauge, temperature gauge, volt gauge, and fuel gauge. The
interior is also loaded with numerous desirable creature comforts
including power windows, memory power seats, adjustable mirrors,
and power door locks. With an AM/FM/CD entertainment system, you'll
be able to listen to all of your tunes while cruising down the
road. This 1998 Corvette is also equipped with dual zone heat and
air conditioning so that you can stay warm on a cool night or stay
cool on a hot summer day. Whether you're buying your first
collector car or you're adding to your existing collection, this
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition would make an excellent
choice. Give us a call today at 763-428-7337!
*5.7 Liter LS1 Engine
*345 Horsepower
*4 Speed Overdrive Automatic
*Power Steering
*4 Wheel Anti-Lock Power Disc Brakes
*Dual Zone Air Conditioning
*Southern History
*Custom Indy 500 Decals
*Custom Yellow Leather Interior
*AM/FM/CD Entertainment System
*1 of 616 Pace Cars Built w/ Automatic
*Odometer Reads: 105,862 Miles
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