1978 Chevrolet Corvette

For sale in our St. Louis in our showroom is a historic 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car Replica. Chevrolet was invited by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to pace the 1978 Indianapolis 500, since it was also the Corvette's silver anniversary, the Corvette was chosen as the pace car. These Pace Car Replicas were given a different VIN sequence (a 9 replaced a 4 as the eighth digit on the Pace Car models) making it nearly impossible to clone one today. Options for this 78' Corvette Pace Car include: Air Conditioning, Mirrored Glass T-Tops, Cruise Control, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Locks, Tilt/Telescopic Wheel, Seat Belts, Anti-Theft System, Leather Interior, Raised White Letter Radial Tires, Aluminum Wheels, Rear Window Defogger/Defroster, Sport Mirrors, Gymkhana Suspension, Dual Rear Speakers, Power Antenna, Car Cover, and Convenience Group Package (ZX2). Sporting the original awesome two-tone black over silver with a red pinstripe, as well as the front and rear spoilers, silver leather interior, and mirrored T-Top glass that this Pace Car Replica rolled off the assembly line with. The only thing missing from the actual pace cars were the holes punched in the back for the flags.

This particular 78' Pace Car Replica still has the original L48 350 CID V8 engine with only 53,100 miles. Peak under the hood and you will discover the Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, Holley 600 CFM carburetor, Chrome Corvette valve covers, Headman Headers that have been added for improved performance. Turn the key, feather the gas, and you will hear the awesome Headman Headers combined with the Corvette Chambered Dual Exhaust System for an incredible rumble. Born with an automatic transmission, but replaced with a professionally rebuilt period correct 4 speed manual transmission that has only 1000 miles on it, allowing this Corvette Pace Car to be driven as it was intended to be. Walk around the Pace Car and you will notice that each alloy wheel with the fantastic red pinstripe are in like new condition. Setting off the retro look are the raised white letter radial tires. To view this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Replica in greater detail visit www.GatewayClassicCars.com or our St. Louis showroom. Please call 618-271-3000 with any questions or email