1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition L82 4-Speed

Description

Shortly after producing the 500,000th Corvette on 15 March 1977, Chevrolet prepared to celebrate the model’s 25th anniversary the following year. The new 1978 models were given the first major design revision in 10 years, which included a new fastback body and rounded glass rear window, and they were chosen to pace that year’s Indianapolis 500. To commemorate the honor, a “Limited Edition” collector edition Corvette referred to as the “Pace Car Edition” was produced with black-over-silver livery and special decals with a gray leather interior.

This ’78 Corvette Pace Car Edition is equipped with a 350ci L82 V8 engine mated to a 4-speed M21 manual (close ratio) transmission, found in less than 10 percent of 1978 Corvettes. "Indianapolis Motor Speedway" decals are fitted to the rear fenders, and the dealer-added red and white “Official Pace Car” side decals are included with the sale.

Showing approximately 46,000 miles, this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition is now offered by the selling dealer with a special edition Corvette jacket, manufacturer's literature, new-in-box graphics, original documentation, and a clean Oregon title.

Highlights

• Presented by the selling dealer as an original mileage example

• Finished in two-tone black and silver paint with red striping

• Silver leather-trimmed bucket and steering wheel

• New-in-box Indy 500 Pace Car Edition graphics

• Original documentation

Factory Equipment

• Carbureted 350ci L82 V8 engine

• M21 4-speed manual transmission

• Positraction differential

• Power-assisted steering and four-wheel disc brakes

• 15” eight-slot alloy wheels

• Pop-up headlights

• Removable glass roof panels

• Center-stack auxiliary gauges

• Tilt-telescopic steering column

• Air conditioning

• Power windows

• AM/FM radio

• The chassis number (1Z8748S904407) decodes as:

  • 1 – USA

  • Z – Corvette

  • 87 – Two-door coupe

  • 4 – L82 V8 engine

  • 8 – 1978 model year

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant

  • 904407 – Sequential production number (9 indicates “Pace Car Edition”)

Documentation

A reproduction and the original build sheet, window sticker, and delivery inspection form can be viewed in the photo gallery.

Known Imperfections

• Please refer to the seller's detailed photos of the cosmetic imperfections

Ownership History

This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition was recently acquired by the selling dealer and carries a clean Oregon title.

Included Items

• Original build sheet, window sticker, and inspection form

• Manufacturer's literature

• Uninstalled Pace Car decals

• T-top storage bags

• Corvette jacket

Additional Information

From the seller, "This Corvette is one of approximately 200 made pairing the L82 engine and M21 transmission with the Pace Car Edition."