1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Pace Car

Year

1978

Listed price

$28,995

Location

Saint Charles, Missouri

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

43,370 miles

The 1978 model year marked a significant milestone for the Chevrolet Corvette, celebrating its 25th anniversary with a host of special editions and a redesigned fastback roofline that offered a much sleeker profile. Amidst this fanfare, the Corvette was chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in its history, leading to the creation of the now-iconic Pace Car Replica. These limited-production vehicles, with their distinctive black and silver two-tone paint scheme, red pinstriping, and unique front and rear spoilers, quickly became one of the most recognizable and sought-after Corvettes of the C3 generation. Chevrolet produced 6,502 Pace Car Replicas, one for every Chevrolet dealer in the United States, cementing their place in Corvette lore and cultural significance. This particular 1978 Corvette Pace Car Replica, showing 43,370 miles, embodies that quarter-century celebration. Under the hood lies the potent L-82 350 C.I. V8 engine, the higher-performance option for the year, paired with a smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic transmission. Further enhancing its road manners is the desirable Gymkhana Suspension Package, which combined with a 3.55 limited-slip differential, offers a more responsive and engaging driving experience than standard models. Finished in its unmistakable black and silver livery, this example stands as a testament to one of the most memorable special editions in Corvette history. This is an opportunity to acquire a piece of Corvette's storied past, ready for its next chapter.