A highly original 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car, featuring rare options and only 72,000 miles, hits the classic car market.
A special-edition 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car, highly original and featuring rare factory options, has appeared for sale, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire an iconic piece of automotive history.
This Corvette, built to commemorate Chevrolet’s role as the official pace car of the 1978 Indianapolis 500, showcases its unmistakable two-tone Black and Silver paint scheme accented with official Indy 500 decals. Notably, it still retains some of its original factory paint—a rarity among surviving pace cars of this era.
Powered by its original numbers-matching L48 350 cubic-inch V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission, the car has covered just 72,000 documented miles since new. Inside, the Corvette boasts rare silver seats with silver cloth inserts, an uncommon and desirable interior package unique to these special-edition pace cars.
Additional factory options include air conditioning, removable T-tops, and original alloy wheels wrapped in period-correct BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, reinforcing its authentic late-1970s appeal.
The 1978 Corvette Pace Car edition is a sought-after collectible due to its low production numbers and historical significance. This particular example’s excellent originality and documented mileage enhance its desirability and long-term value potential.
Offered with the title currently in transit, this 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car represents a rare chance for collectors to acquire a vehicle closely tied to the heritage of both Chevrolet and American motorsport.
