1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Indy 500 Pace Car

VIN 1Z8748S900176

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1978 Indy 500 pace car-176th one made out of 6,502. 350CID L82, 4 speed manual. Still has original tires, but not road worthy. The engine and transmission are in excellent condition. I replaced the water pump 2 years ago, however the radiator needs replaced and all four brake calipers and pads need replaced due to seepage around caliper piston seals. Has an 8 trac, however the rubber drive belt needs replaced. AM/FM radio and the power antenna works fine. Power windows work good. Leather seats are in excellent condition and have sheep skin covers. The A/C needs more freon installed(compressor works)-still has some of the original F-12 refrigerant. The clock does not work, however I purchased a new one that has never been installed. There are numerous extra OEM parts I purchase many years ago, as well as the factory floor mats and a complete set of lug nuts. not sure what else is in the box. I believe $25,000 is a fair price for the condition it is in, but will consider offers. Has not been modified. Pictures in some cases, because of reflections, make the paint look scratched, but that is not the case. There are some minor scuffs, but no scratches. Original paint in good condition . The white showing on the edges of the pop-up headlamps is from when I waxed the car and didn't get the dried wax buffed off. Also I have the original build sheet and all the decals.

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Year
1978
Make
Chevrolet
Model Family
Corvette
Model Generation
C3
Model Variant
Indy 500 Pace Car Edition
Model Trim
-
VIN
1Z8748S900176
Mileage
8,012 mi
Originality
Project
Engine
350ci V8 (L82)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
T-Top
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Black
Color Group (Int)
Gray

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