Vehicle Description
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car Replica Convertible
The Corvette 2008 Indy 500 Pace Car was created in order to
commemorate the selection of the C6 Corvette as the Official Pace
Car of the 92nd Indianapolis 500. These limited edition cars were
available in a semi convertible, (referred to as coupe), or
convertible body style. These were all painted black and featured a
black and gray interior as well as headrests embroidered with the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway logo. Buyers had a choice of a 6 speed
manual or 6 speed paddle shift automatic to pair with the 6.0L LS2
V8 engine. As famed F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi was driving the
actual safety car in the race, he signed each of the 500 examples
of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car that were built.
For consignment a garage kept beauty, and near perfect example of
the year 2008 Corvette in convertible form carrying the Indy Pace
Car livery. 17,123 title verified original miles, and these are
consigner stated easy miles, never raced, just enjoyed. Polished
wheels, all stock and always garaged, it is ready for its next life
in capable hands. It is yearning to be taken out and stretch its
legs, carving through a winding back road, top down and shaded only
by the trees overhead, and the birds jumping off their perches
being startled by the sound of you exercising its 8 cylinder
legs.
Exterior
This integrated bumper, sealed headlights, no audacious chrome just
pure performance oriented sculpted exterior is bathed in menacing
Darth Vader Black. Fiberglass is near perfect just like it was
carefully un-molded at the factory and the chrome and black winged
tire Indianapolis Motor Speedway emblem graces the bottom of each
front fender. All gaps are well minded, and with all the panels, it
becomes a piece of racing sculpture with a performance heritage. We
note a few scrapes on the lower front fascia and a sizable scuff on
the right lower corner of the back bumper. On top is a pristine
black canvas power convertible, with a glass rear window. It moves
up and down almost as fast as the car does and allows for 3 season
driving. 18-inch 5 spoke polished wheels in front and 19's in the
rear, and we are ready to step inside and spin the tires. Bringing
up the rear is a large flat angled inward panel, complete with the
round Corvette taillights, and a quad grouping tailpipe setup
centered at the bottom.
Interior
Carved utilizing smooth lines shaping foam and leather which form 2
high back buckets for driver and passenger. These are in very nice
condition with no rips or tears and show with smooth black bolsters
and puffy tuck and roll titanium gray inserts. Gracing the
headrests of the buckets are colorfully embroidered Indianapolis
Motor Speedway patches. Fronting these seats is a dash which grows
from side to side out of a center console which houses a glovebox,
and shift lever fabricated out of leather knobbed and booted. The
console moves gracefully upward giving the climate control center
and Bose AM/FM/CD player space to hang out. Under the curved
instrument cluster, we see a backlit cascade of gauges perfectly
fitted under an emulating shape to this cluster arch steering
wheel. A Corvette flag logo carpeted topper protects the dash, but
is slightly ill fitting. Plenty of power conveniences are noted
throughout. Black carpet floods the floors, and is very clean, as
are the door panels also utilizing the curve for their design.
Drivetrain
Under the front flipping hood, is a 6.2-liter 8 cylinder EFI mill
that looks like showroom condition. On back is a 6-speed automatic
that utilizes a paddle shifter on the steering wheel option if you
so desire to get a bit competitive. A 2.73limited slip rear axle is
present.
Undercarriage
A nice mixture of cast aluminum, steel and fiberglass mix it up to
give this car handling and stability. C6 Corvette independent
suspension is seen all around, and power disc brakes are on all 4
corners. A dual mode exhaust is all clean and no rust snakes its
way rearward to the quad pipes.
Drive-Ability
I've had the pleasure to drive every Corvette that has come to the
Classic Auto Mall, and they all have their own feel year to year of
production. This one is easy in and out, seats grab you, and with
the push of the button it lights right up. I like the paddles and
make extensive use of them on the test track where it has neck
snapping acceleration, rail like handling, and is very stable in
the curves which it cuts through like a sharp hot knife through
butter. It also has a very smooth low RPM cruise. The sound system
and all interior power functions worked just supremely. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
A great example of 2008 bow tie iconic design along with some
racing heritage to go along with it, plenty of extra power and
ultimate interior comfort. Plus it is a convertible for that open
air sports car experience. A wonderful solid car well cared for,
and ready to hit a curved road and carve out some excitement.
1G1YY36WX85130142
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
6-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
W-6.2L V8 436hp
X-Check Digit
8-2008
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
130142-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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