1978 Chevrolet Corvette 12k Miles - Blown Motor- Non Running

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette 12k Miles - Blown Motor- Non Running

Year

1978

Listed price

$17,500

Location

Saugatuck, Michigan

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

12,079 miles

The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette marked a significant milestone for America's Sports Car, celebrating its 25th anniversary with a host of styling updates and special editions. Most notably, 1978 was the year the Corvette was chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500, a prestigious honor that Chevrolet commemorated with a limited-production Pace Car Replica. These special editions were an instant sensation, featuring a distinctive two-tone black over silver livery, unique decals, and polished aluminum wheels. With only 6,502 Pace Car Replicas produced, they quickly became collectible, representing a pivotal moment in the Corvette's C3 generation and a high point in its late-70s design language. This particular 1978 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car Limited Edition Coupe stands out as an exceptionally well-preserved, ultra-low-mileage example, showing just 12,079 miles on the odometer. Equipped with the desirable L-82 350ci V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, this numbers-matching car retains its original powertrain. While the engine is currently in non-running, "blown" condition, its presence as the factory-installed unit underscores the vehicle's authenticity and potential for a sympathetic restoration. The striking black over silver exterior, complete with its iconic graphics, remains a testament to its pampered life. This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a highly original, low-mileage piece of Corvette history, ready for its next chapter.