We’ve seen some wonderful classics with low odometer readings over the years at Barn Finds, but this 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car Edition stands out from the crowd. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand why it presents in as-new condition, because its odometer shows a mere 16 genuine miles. Why this is the case is a mystery, but it is fair to say that this Camaro wouldn’t look out of place if someone rolled it back onto a showroom floor. The seller has listed this Z28 here on eBay in Concord, North Carolina. They set their price at $39,900 with the option to make an offer.

Being chosen to supply the Official Pace Car for the annual Indianapolis 500 is a great honor, and the Chevrolet Camaro has received the nod nine times. The only badge with a higher tally is the Corvette, which was chosen on twenty occasions. The Z28 served well in 1993, and Chevrolet followed the traditional practice of releasing a limited number of replicas to leverage the considerable TV and in-person exposure received. The cars all featured two-tone Black and White paint, combined with multi-colored stripes that are anything but subtle. Throw in color-matched 16″ alloy wheels and removable glass roof panels, and the Z28 Indy Pace Car makes a bold visual statement that can’t be ignored. The seller is sparing with their information on this car’s history, but its overall condition suggests it has led a sheltered existence since leaving the factory. The paint is flawless, the panels are laser-straight, and there is no evidence of corrosion or deterioration. Finding anything to fault is seemingly impossible, which isn’t surprising when you consider the odometer reading.

The lack of use this Camaro has received is graphically demonstrated when we examine the interior. The seats and shifter retain their protective plastic covers from the factory, and anything that is uncovered looks perfect. The color combination set by the exterior paint and stripes is continued on the seatcovers and door trims, with the rest of the interior dominated by Gray and Black plastic and carpet. The car is consistent because the interior is in as-new condition. Standard equipment on the Camaro included dual airbags, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM radio/cassette player. The Window Sticker confirms that the first owner added air conditioning, power operation for the windows, locks, mirrors, and the six-way driver’s seat, a rear defogger, cruise control, leather on the wheel, shifter knob, and park brake handle, cruise control, and a premium Delco-Bose stereo with a CD player.

Chevrolet made good use of the Corvette’s recently-introduced LT1 5.7-liter V8 to power this Z28. It delivers 275hp and 325 ft/lbs of torque to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission, while the new owner benefits from power steering and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. This classic features performance that recalls the glory days of the early-1970s Z28, proving that Detroit had finally won the battle with emission regulations to produce cars with muscle credentials. This is where the story of this Indy Pace Car becomes cloudy. The seller supplies no information about its history, or why it only has 16 miles on the clock. Therefore, it is unclear whether it runs or drives, whether it has been appropriately maintained, or if it is roadworthy. I would expect any Camaro of this vintage in this price bracket to be a turnkey proposition, but this is a case where potential buyers have plenty of questions to pose to the seller.

It is widely accepted that Chevrolet produced 645 examples of the 1993 Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car Edition, although some sources place the tally slightly higher at 653. Regardless of which figure is accurate, it represents a small percentage of the 40,224 Camaros that found new homes that year. Classics like this pose their own set of challenges, particularly when the question of its future becomes the topic of conversation. Chevrolet produced these cars to be driven and enjoyed, not to spend their lives on static display. Much of this Camaro’s inherent value rests on the double-digit odometer reading, and every additional mile will negatively impact its potential value. That suggests that it will probably spend its remaining days as a museum piece unless the new owner throws caution to the wind and doesn’t give two hoots about the investment potential. The chances of that happening are slim, but we can all live in hope.