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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car

350/300HP V8 | TCI 700R4 Automatic | 3.08 Rebuilt Rear | 71,073 Miles | Black Pace Car Edition | Silver Leather | Glass T-Tops

Lot # 8753
Location Martinsburg, PA 16662
Seller Dealer
71073
5.7L V8
Automatic
Black
Silver
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car

This 1978 Corvette Pace Car combines Indianapolis 500 history with meaningful performance and drivability upgrades. Finished in Black over silver leather with glass T-tops, it features a rebuilt 350 V8, TCI 700R4 overdrive automatic, rebuilt 3.08 rear end, upgraded cooling system, refreshed suspension, and extensive brake and steering work. It runs and drives strong and is ready to enjoy.

Engine & Transmission

  • 350/300HP V8
  • Engine rebuilt .30 over
  • Upgraded cam and pistons
  • 7-quart oil pan
  • Holley carburetor
  • Edelbrock aluminum intake
  • Mallory distributor
  • Ceramic-coated headers
  • Dual exhaust
  • Turbo mufflers
  • Aluminum radiator
  • Electric fans
  • TCI 700R4 automatic transmission
  • Oil and filter recently changed
  • Transmission fluid and filter recently changed
  • New selector seal

Exterior

  • Black Pace Car Edition
  • Pace car spoilers
  • Glass T-tops
  • Alloy wheels
  • 1978 fastback rear glass

Interior

  • Silver leather interior
  • Tilt and telescopic steering column
  • Power windows
  • AM/FM radio
  • Carpet replaced

Suspension & Chassis

  • Rebuilt 3.08 rear end
  • Composite rear spring
  • Front and rear shocks replaced
  • Adjustable strut rods
  • Front suspension rebuilt
  • Power steering pump replaced
  • Power steering hoses replaced
  • Power steering cylinder replaced
  • Power steering control valve replaced
  • Brake calipers replaced
  • Brake rotors replaced
  • Master cylinder replaced
  • Proportioning valve replaced
  • Both front brake calipers recently replaced
  • Four brake hoses recently replaced
  • Brake pads recently replaced
  • Trailing arm bushings recently replaced
  • Leaf spring rubbers recently replaced
  • Chassis checked and lubed

Additional Info

  • Mileage: 71,073 miles on dash (title exempt)
  • Previous owner upgrades: Rebuilt engine, overdrive transmission swap, rebuilt rear end, suspension updates, steering updates, brake updates, cooling upgrades, interior refresh
  • Recent service: Oil and filter, transmission fluid and filter, front brake calipers, brake hoses, brake pads, selector seal, trailing arm bushings, leaf spring rubbers, chassis lubrication
  • History: Previous owners in Virginia, Georgia, and Mississippi
  • Historical significance: Corvette paced the Indianapolis 500 in 1978 during Corvette’s 25th anniversary year

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