1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Indy500 Pace Coupe

Automatic

1Z87L8S905840

Clear

Gasoline

Don't buy a used car without CARFAX®! The first step to protecting yourself against buying used cars with costly hidden problems. CARFAX® searches its nationwide database and provides a detailed vehicle history report in seconds.Warranty This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, mileage stated, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition, true mileage and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. About Us Leader of the Pack since 1982, Corvette Mike has become one of the world's leading Corvette dealers who has earned a reputation of unsurpassed integrity, and expertise. Corvette Mike buys and sells throughout North America, as well as Hawaii and the rest of the world. The company was founded by the President, "Corvette" Mike Vietro, who fell in love with Corvettes as a teenager pumping gas in the Boston suburb of Everett, Massachusetts. Mike Vietro settled in Southern California after serving a term in the U.S. Marine Corp. in the mid-1970's.Mike Vietro is one of the nation's most quoted Corvette authorities and is a much sought-after speaker. He has been featured in more than 20 magazines and newspaper articles, including Road & Track, Autoweek, Motor Trend, Primedia's Vette and Corvette Fever; as well as several Corvette videos, such as Speedvision's Classics network and Meguire's broadcast network. He has been on television, radio and in print interviews for the last 20 years. Every June in Bloomington, Illinois, Mike Vietro instructs the advanced "How to buy a Corvette" and he sits on the "Future of Hobby" panel.Terms & Conditions CALIFORNIA SALES TAX APPLICABLE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS. This car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to end the auction early. Miles may also change depending on use of the car during the sales period and may be higher than stated. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you reside out of State or Country the vehicle must be shipped by a commercial carrier or all California taxes will be due upon delivery, by California law. Carrier must be approved by the State of California. This automobile is being sold AS IS/ WHERE IS. As with the purchase of any item, we highly recommend that the purchaser view and inspect the item to insure its condition and originality before bidding and purchasing. We are here to help you with any inspection you wish to conduct. Please contact us to arrange an inspection. If you choose not to inspect the car, you assume full responsibly for condition and originality. The Term "Numbers Matching" used in our descriptions refers to an engine that appears to have an engine block casting number and date, engine assembly date and suffix code and engine VIN/serial number that are present in a manner that is consistent with build sequence of the described vehicle. Successful "winning" bidder must contact us within 24 hours after the auction has ended to verify purchase, make arrangements to complete the transaction and provide a non-refundable 10% deposit. Contact must be via phone (714-630-0700) or email (Troy@CorvetteMike.Com) and deposits may be via bank wire or credit card. Failure to contact us gives us the right, but not obligation, to sell the item to somebody else. If we exercises this option and sell the item, you agree to cancel the sale and not give any negative reviews on any sites. Within (2) business days of the end of auction, full payment must be received either by cashiers-check, approved bank draft or bank wire. If funds are not received, and an alternate arrangement has not been made, the vehicle can and will be made available to other potential buyers on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are the winning bidder and fail to make payment, we will seek legal remedy outside of eBay. A 10% restocking fee will be charged and all 3 major credit bureaus will be notified of your failure to pay. We feel that if you’re on the internet bidding on a vehicle, you should have the means and ability to pay for it. DO NOT PLACE A BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE OR HAVE NOT ALREADY SPOKEN WITH YOUR BANK OR LENDING INTUITION AND HAVE CLEARED THIS TRANSACTION WITH YOUR CREDIT PROVIDER AND THEY WILL MAKE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TIMEFRAME STATED ABOVE.See our other listingsDisclaimer: This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. 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Mile 1978 Indy Pace Car, L48 350/185hp, Automatic, AM/FM/CB, L82 EmblemsYear1978MakeChevroletModelCorvetteVIN1Z87L8S905840Stock Number5835Mileage2108TransmissionAutomaticEngine8 Cylinder, 350/185hp LExterior ColorBlackInterior ColorOtherTitleClear

1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Indy 500 Pace Car

Only 2,108 Miles

Black/Silver

Silver interior

L48 350/185hp

Automatic

Polished YJ8 Aluminum Wheels

Red Pinstripe

Pace Car Decals

Collector Owned

L82 Hood Emblems & Valve Covers

Leather Seats

Power Windows

Power Door Locks

Cruise Control

Tilt/Tele Steering Wheel

Factory AM/FM/CB radio

Corvette was celebrating its 25th Anniversary in '78. So, when it was chosen as the Official Pace Car for the 62nd running of the Indianapolis 500, the powers that be over a Chevrolet knew they had to come up with something special. After all, it was the first time Corvette had every been given this honor! So, after numerous color schemes had been debated, it was decided that the choice was going to be a duo-co Black top with Silver bottom and a striking Silver interior with special seats. Other Pace Car touches included polished YJ8 aluminum wheels with a Red pinstripe around the edge and Pace Car decals that could be installed by the selling dealer or new owner. When the Pace Car was first designed, only about 300 replicas were scheduled to be built. So, when the Wall Street Journal wrote an article proclaiming the '78 Pace Car as the next "Collectable", potential investors and collectors went nuts and the orders came flooding into Chevrolet dealers round the Country! Obviously 300 cars weren't going to cut it, so GM decided increase production 6,502 units. Enough for every dealer to get one. Major changes were in store for '78 with the first major body and interior re-design for the C-3 or Shark. The rear end featured a "fastback" rear window. And even though it wasn't a hatchback, the large backlight helped immensely with rear storage. The interior was also changed. The dash featured a rectangular interment bezel with housed the speedometer and tach. The map pocket was replaced with the first real glove box since '67! Exclusive to the Pace Car were seats that folded almost completely flat to give easy excess to the rear storage area. Because of the frenzy created by the WSJ article, a number of these Pace cars were driven very rarely (like our featured car) or put in mothballs as their owners hoped for a huge windfall upon selling. As a result, of all the speculating, that one little article is attributed with the Corvette collector craze!

This particular Pace Car was acquired by Mike from the estate of large collection of very low miles Corvettes. This one has managed to accumulate only 2,108 miles since it rolled off the line in St. Louis. Please note: The car was born an L48 and that's the engine that still resides under the hood. However, the previous owner decided to dress it up as an L82 with hood emblems and valve covers. We liked how it looked, so we left it alone. Options include automatic transmission, leather seats, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, tilt/tele steering wheel, and to complete the '70's through-back; a factory AM/FM/CB radio!! 10-4.

Do not wait to bid, or to make an offer, on this super low mileage Indy 500 Pace Car, as it is also available for sale in our showroom and will move fast. For more information, you can send us a question through eBay or call/text, us on our cell phones at: Jeff (661-510-3486661-510-3486) or Troy (714-712-0060714-712-0060).

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, mileage stated, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition, true mileage and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

CALIFORNIA SALES TAX APPLICABLE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS.

This car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to end the auction early. Miles may also change depending on use of the car during the sales period and may be higher than stated.

Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle.

If you reside out of State or Country the vehicle must be shipped by a commercial carrier or all California taxes will be due upon delivery, by California law. Carrier must be approved by the State of California.

This automobile is being sold AS IS/ WHERE IS. As with the purchase of any item, we highly recommend that the purchaser view and inspect the item to insure its condition and originality before bidding and purchasing. We are here to help you with any inspection you wish to conduct. Please contact us to arrange an inspection. If you choose not to inspect the car, you assume full responsibly for condition and originality.

The Term "Numbers Matching" used in our descriptions refers to an engine that appears to have an engine block casting number and date, engine assembly date and suffix code and engine VIN/serial number that are present in a manner that is consistent with build sequence of the described vehicle.

Successful "winning" bidder must contact us within 24 hours after the auction has ended to verify purchase, make arrangements to complete the transaction and provide a non-refundable 10% deposit. Contact must be via phone (714-630-0700) or email (Troy@CorvetteMike.Com) and deposits may be via bank wire or credit card. Failure to contact us gives us the right, but not obligation, to sell the item to somebody else. If we exercises this option and sell the item, you agree to cancel the sale and not give any negative reviews on any sites.

Within (2) business days of the end of auction, full payment must be received either by cashiers-check, approved bank draft or bank wire. If funds are not received, and an alternate arrangement has not been made, the vehicle can and will be made available to other potential buyers on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are the winning bidder and fail to make payment, we will seek legal remedy outside of eBay. A 10% restocking fee will be charged and all 3 major credit bureaus will be notified of your failure to pay. We feel that if you’re on the internet bidding on a vehicle, you should have the means and ability to pay for it. DO NOT PLACE A BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE OR HAVE NOT ALREADY SPOKEN WITH YOUR BANK OR LENDING INTUITION AND HAVE CLEARED THIS TRANSACTION WITH YOUR CREDIT PROVIDER AND THEY WILL MAKE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TIMEFRAME STATED ABOVE.

Leader of the Pack since 1982, Corvette Mike has become one of the world's leading Corvette dealers who has earned a reputation of unsurpassed integrity, and expertise. Corvette Mike buys and sells throughout North America, as well as Hawaii and the rest of the world.

The company was founded by the President, "Corvette" Mike Vietro, who fell in love with Corvettes as a teenager pumping gas in the Boston suburb of Everett, Massachusetts. Mike Vietro settled in Southern California after serving a term in the U.S. Marine Corp. in the mid-1970's.

Mike Vietro is one of the nation's most quoted Corvette authorities and is a much sought-after speaker. He has been featured in more than 20 magazines and newspaper articles, including Road & Track, Autoweek, Motor Trend, Primedia's Vette and Corvette Fever; as well as several Corvette videos, such as Speedvision's Classics network and Meguire's broadcast network. He has been on television, radio and in print interviews for the last 20 years. Every June in Bloomington, Illinois, Mike Vietro instructs the advanced "How to buy a Corvette" and he sits on the "Future of Hobby" panel.

This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come see and further inspect the car before the end of the auction.-->