Vehicle Description
1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Pace Car For Sale - 12,269 Miles,
Factory A/C, Highly Original Example LMC is very proud too offer
for sale this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Pace Car The C3
generation was the longest running production run of any Corvette
and throughout the years it went through many changes which
inspired many different models. For 1978, Chevrolet decided to
build a limited-edition Pace Car edition that was a replica of the
pace car used at the Indianapolis 500. They built 6,502 cars to
commemorate the first Corvette pace car of the storied Brickyard
event. The cars featured special paint and unique decals,
replicating the Pace Car's color scheme, as well as the 220-hp L82
V-8 and full leather interior as standard equipment. The
special-edition car came with front and rear spoilers, mirror-tint
roof panels and contoured sport seats. Also new for the 1978 model
year was the fixed-glass fastback. The redesigned rear window was a
fresh addition to a 10-year-old body style, providing extra cargo
capacity and aiding in aerodynamics. The interior features a tilt
and telescopic steering wheel, air conditioning, power windows and
locks, cruise control, rear-window defrost and glass T-tops. The
dashboard was restyled to match the previous year's new
aircraft-style center console and gauge cluster. This beautiful
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car edition has been very well
maintained from new remaining highly original throughout. Under the
hood is the optional numbers matching 350ci L82/220hp V8 engine and
numbers matching three-speed automatic transmission. The car is
also optioned with power steering, power brakes, AM/FM radio, power
windows, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control and of
course factory air conditioning. To date, this collector grade
Corvette has traveled a mere 12,269 miles from new and remains in
incredible original condition. Accompanying this car is the
original Pace Car graphics still in its original box, straight out
of 1978 and owners manuals. The 1978 Corvette L82 Pace Car is one
of the few bright spots of the performance car world in the late
1970's, with their great styling, rarity and desirability among
collectors and enthusiasts make this a great opportunity not to be
missed. Additional Details: 1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PACE CAR -