1978 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale In San Antonio/Austin

The pace cars had their own vehicle identification number to eliminate cloning. The body lines of the C3 Corvette are accented in this case by the classic two-tone Silver on Gray color option. This Vette is easy on the eyes and the car has been restored to a high quality (at great expense, might we add! ). Everything from bumpers to seals, lights and decals were replaced on the exterior to bring the factory look back. The L82 engine was rated at 185hp when sold new and is mated to a close ratio 4 speed transmission feeding a posi-traction differential. Aluminum wheels with B. F. Goodrich radial raised white letter tires hide disc brakes up front and a total suspension overhaul has this 1978 Corvette handling like a champ. Included in the interior options were air conditioning, power windows/locks, tilt/telescopic steering wheel and removeable T-Tops. The car currently has an aftermarket radio that has multi-function capabilities. The upholstery of this Corvette...

In 1978, Chevrolet celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Corvette by pacing the Indianapolis 500 and releasing a handful of special-edition pace car replicas to the public. Just 6,502 of these very special Black and Silver Corvette models were produced, each with a unique VIN sequence, this being number 3361. Besides the special two-tone paint, each Corvette Pace Car featured unique front and rear spoilers, polished aluminum Red-stripe wheels, mirror-tint roof panels and contoured sport seats finished in silver leather and an Indianapolis 500 decal kit was also included. The 25th anniversary of Corvette was marked with one of the most extensively redesigned Corvettes since the 1968 model. The new 'fastback' rear end styling featured a large rear window, reminiscent of the lines of the mid-'60s. The interior of the 1978 Pace Car sported a special 'clam shell' seat. This Pace Car includes the sought-after L82 350 CI engine with a 3-speed automatic transmission. The...