The Corvette is an iconic piece of American automobile history; it's one of the cars that brought sports car performance to true-blooded American automotive history as 'America's Sports Car.' With this 1978 Corvette model, the historical value continues, with the Corvette receiving the opportunity to represent the nation's automotive spirit as the official pace car of the Indy 500 in 1978. Although Chevrolet wanted to significantly limit the number of pace cars produced, the demand for these vehicles was so astronomical that they had to give in, producing just over 6,500 of these for the people. With its distinctive silver and black appearance, anyone who knows will immediately recognize this Corvette, and now, with only 16,200 miles reported on the clock, the opportunity is open for all to welcome this beauty into their garage.

Exterior and Interior

With the black and silver markings, it only takes one glance to recognize that this Corvette is special, a cut above the rest of the others that were produced the same year. The signature checkered flag and Corvette branding on the front and back are distinctly present, and with the flared body and Goodyear GT Radials, this Corvette is stunning to look at while on the road or simply parked on the side. It is reported that the original wheels are included with the sale, too. Stepping inside, you'll find yourself in a comfortable interior space. The silver interior is distinct and gives an air of class. Despite being a car from the late '70s, its interior comes with the usual comforts expected from its time and retains its classic appearance and aesthetic.

Engine

To pace a special race as the Indy 500 requires more than the usual amount of power necessary, and this Corvette delivers without hesitation thanks to its massive 350ci V8 L82 engine. Each blip of the throttle sets this massive American V8 roaring its way to the redline. It is paired with a four-speed manual transmission that puts power to the rear wheels. You can rest assured that this working piece of automotive heritage still delivers on its promise and will do for many more years.