1978 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $32,900

This Pace Car is almost completely original and shows just 27,357 original miles, so itandrsquo;s been driven, but not much and certainly very gently. It is an early production car, #390 out of the 6502 built, and it wears its original paint and original decals, which is a bit of an achievement. The finish is very good, certainly better than youandrsquo;d expect for a car approaching its fortieth birthday, and it shines up beautifully to really show off the contrast between the black and silverThereandrsquo;s some checking on the hood decals, which obviously see a lot of heat, but the balance of the decals are bright, crisp, and beautifully rendered.

The silver leather interior is admittedly pretty Buck Rogers, but remember it was 1978 after all. The leather is in excellent condition with only modest comfort marks on the seating surfaces. The carpets are also original and show some light discoloration thatandrsquo;s probably inevitable after nearly four decades, and itandrsquo;s worth noting that it carries replacement floor mats but the originals are included with the car. The Pace Cars came loaded with options, and this is no exception, with features including A/C, power windows and locks, a remote mirror, tilt steering column, and an AM/FM/8-track stereo radio, all of which are fully operational. The gauges spring to life when you turn the key and the clock has been converted to quartz movement, so it keeps good time and ticks away pleasantly. The cargo compartment is almost like new and the new fastback roofline offers decent luggage capacity for touring.

This car carries its original, numbers-matching L48 350 cubic inch V8, which was the base engine. The engine was pulled and the engine bay was detailed for show, but the engine has never been opened beyond replacing a few gaskets before it went back in. The single snorkel air cleaner is an easy way to spot the L48, and all the little stuff is exactly the way it was when it was new. Note the shielding over the ignition system, the correct tower hose clamps, and even the proper plastic zip tie holding the flexible intake tube to the air cleaner housing. Finishes, fasteners, and colors are all exact, which is why this car has won all those prizes. It also runs great, starting almost instantly, idling smoothly, and driving properly as only a low-mileage car can. To reach our facility, the car was driven more than 150 miles without incident, and itandrsquo;s the kind of machine thatandrsquo;s ideal for a long-range cruise to one of the big Corvette rallies across the country. Get in and cruise, thatandrsquo;s what this car is all about.

The transmission is a tried-and-true TH350, perhaps the most reliable 3-speed automatic gearbox ever built. Out back, this Corvette also features 3.08 gears, which are great for highway economy and the torquey L48 doesnandrsquo;t seem to mind, giving the car a real aggressive feel at any speed. Legend has it that the C3 was a rattle trap that would knock the fillings out of your teeth, be that couldnandrsquo;t be further from the truth here, because this car is tight, quiet, smooth, and rides rather well, all indicative of a low-mileage car thatandrsquo;s led an exemplary life as a permanent collectable, not a commuter car. The suspension, brakes, and fuel system are all original spec and in excellent condition with proper maintenance, helping with that new car feel. Shiny aluminum wheels were a great addition to the lineup and the red stripe around the perimeter is unique to the Pace Cars, giving them a unique look. These are reproductions wearing 255/60/15 Goodyear Eagle radials, but the original wheels and tires are included with the car for competition purposes at the highest levels.

This car also includes three 25th