1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car on 2040-cars
Hialeah, Florida, United States
Body Type:2-Door
Engine:350 c.i. V-8 L-82
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Owner
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: Corvette Indy Pace Car
Warranty: None / Sold as is
Drive Type: Automatic
Options: Leather Seats, special black and silver paint, AC, Power Steering, Power Locks, Power brakes disc brakes, Tilt telescopic steering wheel, factory gauges, automatic transmission, AM FM CB radio, power antenna, Front and rear spoilers, rear window defogger, sports mirrors, cruise control (not working),, rear speakers, factory aluminum wheels with pinstripe, convenience interior lighting group, Delay windshield wipers
Mileage: 82,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: Indy Pace Car
Exterior Color: Black & Silver
Interior Color: Silver
THIS IS A 1978 CORVETTE INDY 500 PACE CAR (REAL ONE, NOT A CLONE) THAT HAS THE MATCHING NUMBERS 350 L-82 V8 . TURN-KEY AND A GREAT CAR TO DRIVE ANYWHERE!
We purchased this Pace car in 2003. We always wanted a L-82 1978 Pace Car because they are such nice looking cars. This is a very original Matching Numbers car with 82,000 +/- original miles. Over the years we have redone the front bushings, idler arm, front and wheel rear bearings, power steering hoses, power cylinder, power control valve, master cylinder, brakes, water pump, rear end bushings, changed all four shocks, oil changes, tune ups, just to have it running correctly so we could use it any time we wanted. New battery, tires, and wiper blades installed recently.
Options This Pace Car has all the standard Pace Car options special black and silver paint, AC, Power Steering, Power Locks, Power brakes disc brakes, Tilt telescopic steering wheel, factory gauges, automatic transmission, L-82 engine with 220 horsepower, AM FM CB radio, power antenna, Front and rear spoilers, rear window defogger, sports mirrors, cruise control (not working), rear speakers, factory aluminum wheels with pinstripe, convenience interior lighting group, Delay windshield wipers. All options work unless I identified it as not working.
Mechanically the original L-82 350 V8 in it it fires right up and sounds great. Transmission is also the original automatic and shifts great. Brakes work. Steers and drives nice with no play in the wheel. When we purchased it, we drove it a long distance from Ohio (18/19 hours) to Florida and it ran without skipping a beat. Overall very sound and reliable car that can be used daily if desired. The AC works just like it did in 1978 has R134 conversion. Lights work properly up and down.
Motor is the factory matching numbers L82. It has been serviced regularly and driven on occasion throughout the last decade. Very healthy overall. Has all the smog equipment still on engine. Transmission shifts great. All the gauges work and all lights are operable. Both front lights operate up and down properly with no delay when turned on.
Interior is basically all original to the car except for the seats covers which were redone some years ago . Door panels are all original. Carpet is original and has new floor mats. Dash pad has one small crack. Steering wheel has some wear. Console is has an aftermarket pad on top, in great shape. Overall a very presentable driver quality interior.
Underside is very nice with solid frame with original exhaust. Car has brand new tires.
If you just want a very nice mostly original driver that turns heads, this is the car for you. Paint is overall good and cleans up very well with very minor imperfections from regular use. Not working: is the clock
Everything else works, horn, AM FM CB radio, power antenna, air conditioning recharged with R134, power door locks, power windows.
I ENCOURAGE ANYONE BIDDING OR SERIOUSLY INTERESTED TO COME LOOK AT IT IN PERSON. I WILL BE GLAD TO SHOW IT TO YOU TOP TO BOTTOM .
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A bid on this vehicle constitutes a commitment to buy. If you are committed and capable of purchasing this vehicle we welcome your bid! If you have any questions whatsoever please ask them before bidding. We will be pleased to answer your questions. Upon meeting the auction reserve, your bid will be considered a lawfully binding contract. By bidding on this vehicle you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
We make every reasonable effort to describe this vehicle and use many photographs to help in this description. Please remember that this is a used vehicle. It is not new. The mileage on this vehicle has been recorded at the time of listing and is subject to change. Regardless of our commitment to describe vehicles in as much detail as possible there will be imperfections. Us failing to mention for example an item such as a paint imperfection, an inoperable switch etc, does not constitute refusal of a car by the buyer. Vehicles are complex machines with thousands of parts. Classic & special interest vehicles are broad in their differences and uniqueness. Even though we attempt to be as clear and concise in our descriptions as possible, we do not always know what to specifically look for. It may have issues that are inherent to a vehicle of its type and/or age. In short, we encourage you to ask questions. We also encourage inspections to avoid any misunderstandings. This vehicle is being sold "as-is", with no warranty, expressed or implied. Vehicle is available for an inspection prior to purchase and we will be happy to arrange one at the expense of the interested buyer. Again, the winning bidder is committed to following through on the transaction. Again the vehicle is being sold as is with no warranty expressed, written or implied. Vehicle must be picked up within seven (7) days of auction ending.
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