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It’s 1978 and you are with your Pops on the bleachers watching the 62nd Indy 500. You watch as one of your dream cars, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 leads the way as a pace car, with its black and silver color scheme. Shortly you watch as the legendary Al Unser cross the checkered flag to his third Indy victory. A 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 is what lead the way, and to distinguish it from the rest of the Corvettes, the VIN had the number “9” as the eighth digit. In our catalogue we have such a car, a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette pace car reported to be all original and with just 11,000 original miles on the clock, and available in Florida!
This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car is bedecked in the official 62nd Indy 500 pace car colors, black over silver metallic and features a bright red pinstripe between the two-tone paint along with the front and rear spoilers. It sits on a set of deep-dish alloy wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich tires for that extra grip. The interior is furnished in a matching silver and gray color scheme, along with the specially designed seats and the 3-spoke tilt steering wheel. The speedometer and tachometer proudly peer out from behind the steering wheel. The center console features a cluster of 5 dials with the original AM/FM radio and of course the A/C controls. Just below the gear lever, a special plaque with the “25th ANNIVERSARY Corvette LIMITED EDITION” etched on it. Power windows, rear window defogger, sports mirrors, and power lock doors are standard on this special edition car. Full leather adorns the seats along with gray carpeting with the Corvette logo. A glass T-top and bag come with the car.
This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car comes equipped with the 350 ci (5.7L) small-block V8. Whilst mated to a 4-speed manual transmission which transferred to the rear wheels, this Corvette was endowed with 185hp of power thanks in part to Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet carburetors. Stopping power is courtesy of all wheel disk brakes. 0-60 mph was clocked in at 6.6 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph.
Chevy’s C5 Corvette was introduced for the 1997 model year as the successor to the wildly popular C4 Corvette. The C5 took many of the C4’s best aspects and further refined them. However, it saw a significant mechanical change in that the gearbox was now sited at the rear of the car, directly driving the rear axle. This set-up optimized weight distribution, making the Corvette an even better track handler than it already was. Facilitating this system was a torque tube that rotated at crankshaft RPM, running down the middle of the car straight to the gearbox. This system resulted in the magic 50-50 weight distribution that keen performance driving enthusiasts crave. Today’s 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop offers that, plus the rarer hardtop body style, and a manual gearbox, making it a truly appealing car for someone who loves to drive and seeks a future classic. This car has covered just under 125,000 miles and lives in New York.
The C2 or second generation of Chevy Corvette is one of the most iconic in the saga of America’s definitive sports car. Made between 1963 and 1967, it had a relatively short production run in comparison to the C1 and C3 that bookended it, yet nearly 118,000 examples were produced in coupe and convertible forms. The C2 introduced pop-up headlamps, the Stingray name (spelled as Sting Ray), and the iconic boat-tailed styling. Today, we have a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible from Ladera Ranch, California, for sale with just 75,461 miles on the clock. This car is an excellent choice for a discerning classic car collector. Alternatively, it’s a perfect starter classic for someone who’s just dipping their toes into classic cars and wants something truly American to own and drive.
The Corvette C3 is one of the most attractive cars in the model's eight-generation history. No wonder that so many astronauts were willing to be seen in one of these. During the third generation of the Corvette, they introduced an edition for those who understand that performance is more than just speed; it's about presence, precision, and power. This is none other than the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector's Edition. Corvette likes to describe it as “limited production with unlimited passion.” The example we are showing here bears 18,800 miles on its odometer and is currently located in Laurel, Maryland.
Today, what we know as the Chevrolet Silverado line-up of sturdy full-size pickup trucks can be traced way back to 1960 and Chevy’s C/K Series. Actually, if you really want, you can go back even further, but the proper ancestor is the first-generation C/K. That’s precisely where this 1966 Chevrolet C10 Stepside hails from. These trucks were built in the United States, as well as several other countries including Argentina and Canada. This particular truck is currently stabled in Nevada with just over 44,000 miles to its name. Hence, it’s a great way to dip your feet into the classic car waters, with a machine that’s not just stylish and representative of the Sixties, but something that mobilized countless Americans and helped them reach their goals. We see that two keys plus a brochure are included with the sale of this truck.
Chevy’s C5 Corvette was introduced for the 1997 model year as the successor to the wildly popular C4 Corvette. The C5 took many of the C4’s best aspects and further refined them. However, it saw a significant mechanical change in that the gearbox was now sited at the rear of the car, directly driving the rear axle. This set-up optimized weight distribution, making the Corvette an even better track handler than it already was. Facilitating this system was a torque tube that rotated at crankshaft RPM, running down the middle of the car straight to the gearbox. This system resulted in the magic 50-50 weight distribution that keen performance driving enthusiasts crave. Today’s 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop offers that, plus the rarer hardtop body style, and a manual gearbox, making it a truly appealing car for someone who loves to drive and seeks a future classic. This car has covered just under 125,000 miles and lives in New York.
Classic car styling blended with modern day aesthetics makes for a machine that takes a lot of your time as you stand back and look at it with awe. The perfect blend is a topic that sees a lot of discussion but the general priority would be to balance out modern day looks while not taking the character of a classic car away. Present today is rare occasion when the perfect blend takes shape and looks like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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