VIN:
178748S408583
America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette is a car that has been in production since 1953 with eight generations under its belt. The C3 Corvette which was produced from 1967 to 1981 is an iconic car with its Mako Shark design. Up for grabs is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette with a reported 42,600 undocumented miles on the clock, with a svelte paint job and in excellent condition.
A gorgeous mauve color has this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette been painted in with exclusive hand-painted pinstriping throughout the exterior and the interior. The front features recessed and hidden dual rectangular headlights, while the hood is host to a reversed hood scoop, and flanking hood vents with their grilles painted in black. The hand-painted pinstripe design is visible on the hood as well. The iconic Corvette crossed flags badges are located on each front fender. The rear of the Corvette features dual taillights with a pin-stripe design in the middle, a duck-lip style rear spoiler is molded with the rear bumper. The C3 Corvettes have the gas tank located where the trunk lid would generally be and has the crossed flag badge on the gas tank cap. The car sits on a set of vintage-style wheels painted in silver. The interior is done in a snazzy white leather design. On entry, you can see that the doors have frameless windows, and are also done in white. Pride of place is taken up by the all-white 3-spoke steering wheel with a black cross-stitch and the Corvette logo in the middle. The instrument cluster has the speedometer and RPM done in black. Auxiliary gauges are located on the center console, along with the A/C controls and original AM/FM. The seller reports that the A/C needs to be serviced to function again, and the T-top covers are included in the sale.
The heart of this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is a 350ci (5.7L) V8 engine mated to a 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. The seller reports that they are unsure if the motor and transmission are numbers matching. The 1978 350ci is reported to have an output of 185hp. Disc brakes are available on all wheels for excellent stopping power, while the grip is provided by a set of Goodyear Eagle GT+4 rubbers.
1978 Model Year Chevrolet Corvette Hand painted pin striping through exterior and interior Mauve exterior White leather interior Automatic transmission 350ci V8 engine T-top covers included in sale Original radio included Seller is unsure if numbers match on motor and transmission Seller reports the A/C needs to be recharged Seller reports 42,600 original miles - not documented
Being selected as the Pace Car for the prestigious and historically significant Indy 500 is no small feat. Automakers vie for this honor, and Chevy’s Corvette has held the torch multiple times. The Corvette’s first outing as an Indy 500 Pace Car was in 1978, with the C3 generation. Then, the C4 performed pace car duties twice, in 1986 and 1995. The C5 did it twice as well, the C6 racked up a four-year streak from 2005 to 2008 and a fifth time in 2012, the C7 had four outings, and the current C8 has done it five times (discounting the electric E-Ray variant). Chevy has capitalized on these outing as well, creating limited-edition Pace Car variants for lucky customers to buy, own and drive. That’s why this particular 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car Edition is significant as it marks the start of the Corvette’s Indy 500 Pace Car journey. Only around 6,500 units were made, and this example from Pennsylvania bears just 75,249 miles so far. Snap it up, quick, because it’s a piece of history.
A third generation Chevy Corvette is an interesting classic car to own and drive. You see, introduced in 1968, it came modeled straight after a concept car and looked out of this world. Then, the Malaise Era hit in the Seventies and took down any American car with it in terms of power and performance. Despite this horrific environment, the Corvette managed to remain the fastest car in America, proudly carrying the torch of being the best home-grown performance car out there, and keeping the spirit of driving alive. Today’s 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a fine testament to the heavy burden that the Corvette bore during those times. It’s got just under 45,000 miles on the clock and currently resides in Milford, Pennsylvania.
To be an automotive icon one would have to challenge the norm - give car buyers a chance to think out of what they know and fall in love at the same time. Turn back the clock to the 60s and thats exactly what Chevrolet did with the release of its 3rd installation of its legendary Corvette marque. It was the astronauts' chosen machine, a hollywood mainstay and the reason why most automotive dealerships saw a lot of footfall. Present today is an American automotive icon and takes shape with this legendary 1964 Chevrolet Corvette.
Are you someone who is ready to dip their toes into the classic car world, or a Chevrolet enthusiast who is missing a lovely Chevelle in their collection? Whichever you are, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle is a perfect pick for you. The Chevelle only saw three generations; however, it was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Most enthusiasts believe that the second generation was the peak of this desirable classic. Lucky for you, our subject car belongs to the second generation as well, and these are known to be reliable classic cars. It is currently located in Anderson, California, and ready to transport you back to the good old ‘60s.
Chevy’s C/K Series of pickup trucks debuted for the 1959 model year, as the successor to the Task Force line-up. For the next four decades, four generations would be made, until 2002 when the C/K Series became the Silverado that we know today. Yup, the good old Silverado comes with a fair bit of history behind it. Today’s 1985 Chevrolet C10 Restomod is a third generation example that’s been extensively resto-modded into a true head-turner. Yes, even a workmanlike truck can be made to be stunningly eye-catching and of course, deeply potent in the performance department. So join us as we take you on a whistle-stop tour of this Florida-based truck that is just a call or DM away from becoming yours if you please.
Being selected as the Pace Car for the prestigious and historically significant Indy 500 is no small feat. Automakers vie for this honor, and Chevy’s Corvette has held the torch multiple times. The Corvette’s first outing as an Indy 500 Pace Car was in 1978, with the C3 generation. Then, the C4 performed pace car duties twice, in 1986 and 1995. The C5 did it twice as well, the C6 racked up a four-year streak from 2005 to 2008 and a fifth time in 2012, the C7 had four outings, and the current C8 has done it five times (discounting the electric E-Ray variant). Chevy has capitalized on these outing as well, creating limited-edition Pace Car variants for lucky customers to buy, own and drive. That’s why this particular 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car Edition is significant as it marks the start of the Corvette’s Indy 500 Pace Car journey. Only around 6,500 units were made, and this example from Pennsylvania bears just 75,249 miles so far. Snap it up, quick, because it’s a piece of history.
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