1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

VIN: 1Z87L8S901654

$14,575

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Pleasanton, CA; US

  • Event date

    Mar 24 - Mar 26, 2001

  • Lot

    59

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1Z87L8S901654

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    41521 m

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    185

  • Interior Color

    Grey cloth/leather

  • Exterior Color

    Black, Silver

  • Generation

    1968-1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Automatic, P W, AM FM CB origil option, P Locks, glass T tops, Alarm. Indy Pace Car replica showing 41,521 believable miles. New door rubber, small scratches on drivers door, origil wheels. Some cracking on nose. Engine compartment detailed.

Market commentary

When these cars came out, allocated one to a dealer, buyers were waving dead presidents to get a place in line. Ads in the NY Times offered then for $25,000 over sticker. This sale is representative of todays market. So much for instant collectibility.

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