1978 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale In San Antonio/Austin

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...

Since its debut in 1953, the Corvette has set the bar high for American made sports cars in terms of performance under the hood and on the road in terms of handling, and this '78 is a prime example of how that is taken to the next level. Power comes from Chevy's legendary 350CID V-8 backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. This one benefits from upgrades like a rebuilt Quadrajet carburetor, new fuel pump, aluminum radiator and a high flow water pump. The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black leather along with a color-matching dash, center console, door panels, and carpeting. Interior amenities include a Sony AM/FM/CD radio, new sound deadening and insulation, LED dash lights, new T-top weather stripping, power windows, and air conditioning,...