1978 Chevrolet Corvette

1978 Black Pace Car L82 Corvette For Sale

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CASH PRICE: $ 29000

Transmission: Automatic

Engine:L82/350

Mileage: 23,602 Original

Details

This true L82 Pace Car Edition Corvette is a rare find with just 23,602 original miles and its numbers matching L82/350 engine. It comes equipped with an automatic transmission, silver leather interior, glass T-tops, alloy wheels, and a long list of factory features including power windows, power brakes, power steering, air conditioning, an AM/FM/Cassette radio, and a tilt & telescoping steering column.

Visually, it retains all the unique Pace Car styling cues like the pace car spoilers, sport mirrors, and door decal kit, complemented by dual exhaust and original components like the air cleaner assembly, valve covers, and ignition shielding. This car is also factory equipped with the Gymkhana suspension package for enhanced handling.

The previous owners invested heavily in performance and drivability upgrades. Major highlights include a Van Steel rear end cross mount, Wilwood disc brakes, slotted and drilled rotors, trailing arms, adjustable strut rods, front and rear sway bars, coil-over front shocks, QA1 rear shocks, upper and lower control arms, half shafts, U-joints, rebuilt rear end, fuel tank, and much more.

On our end, we performed a fresh oil and filter change, serviced the rear end grease and additive, and lubed the chassis. We also replaced the alternator, master cylinder, sway bar links, idler arm, fuel pump, fuel pump hoses, transmission cooler hoses, transmission mount, and installed a new dual exhaust system, among other items.

This L82 Pace Car Corvette runs and drives really nice. With all the recent mechanical work and performance enhancements, it offers a perfect blend of collectibility, comfort, and road-ready capability. Whether youre adding it to a collection or looking for a turn-key classic to enjoy on the weekends, this one checks all the boxes.

In hopes of further honoring Corvette this year, Chevrolet had reached out to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and negotiated for Corvette to serve as the pace car for the 1978 running of the Indianapolis 500. This provided Chevrolet an incredible opportunity to showcase not only Corvettes one of a kind look, but also its impressive performance.