1978 Chevrolet Corvette (Indy 500 Pace Car) in Portland, Oregon

The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car is one of the most recognizable special editions of the C3 era, and this example is an exceptionally rare and well-preserved car showing just 48,000 original miles.

It is one of only 114 produced with the highly desirable, numbers-matching L82 350ci V8 backed by the M21 4-speed manual transmission, making it one of the most sought-after Pace Car configurations. The car retains its original drivetrain and presents as a true survivor, finished in its original two-tone silver and black paint.

Assembled at the St. Louis plant and delivered new to Beaupre and Sons Inc. in St. Anne, Illinois, this Corvette is extremely well documented. It comes complete with its original owner's manual, documentation manual, warranty booklet, original build sheet, and broadcast sheet. In addition, the car includes its original Pace Car graphics still in the box with installation instructions, removable glass roof panel bags, and the special edition Corvette jacket that was sold with the car when new.

With 48,000 original miles, rare 1-of-114 L82/M21 production, matching numbers drivetrain, original paint, St. Louis assembly, original dealer delivery, extensive factory documentation, original boxed graphics, roof panel bags, and its original special edition jacket, this 1978 Indy 500 Pace Car represents a highly collectible and exceptionally complete C3 Corvette.