It’s a pretty big honor for an auto manufacturer to have one of their offerings pace the Indy 500, but for that model to also serve those duties during the same year for the Daytona 500 race was unheard… more»
Pace Car
Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced. The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration. Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
From a distance, this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car looks pretty striking but when you get up close, it is doubtful that it can be saved. The Corvette is located in Argyle, Texas which is a small town near… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Driver Quality: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of people buying and squirreling away a new car believing it will become a valuable future classic. This strategy sometimes works, but at others, it fails fairly dismally. Such… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Worn Out But Running: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
Restoring C3 Corvettes is not for the faint of heart. This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car is a special edition but has not been well taken care of. To add to that, the ad on eBay is… more»
Nov 3, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
99 Mile: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
There were 6,502 Corvette Pace Cars built by Chevrolet in 1978. This example has only 99 original miles on the odometer and is equipped with the L-82 engine and 4 speed. This 1978 Corvette Pace Car is listed here… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unrestored 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 Pace Car Convertible
Since its introduction in 1967, the Chevy Camaro has been one of the most often-used cars to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500. It did so in style for its second of nine times in 1969. Some 133… more»
Aug 21, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Indy 500 Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
General Motors would redesign its two pony cars – the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro – for only the second time in 1982. It would be the third time (out of 8th overall so far) that the latter would… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
197 Mile: 1978 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
Would you buy a car that you couldn’t drive? Or at least without significantly reducing its value? Pat L. found this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car for sale in the Chicago area. The Corvette has only 197 miles… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1 Of 2,401: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Pace Car
Even with the Oldsmobile Delta 88 getting a significant size reduction for 1977, the car still had an attractive look on the outside and this was back in the good old days when automakers still attached importance to offering… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
33k Mile Pace Car: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvettes are America’s number one sports car. In 1978, Chevrolet badged all the cars with 25th anniversary medallions and produced a silver and charcoal anniversary car. However, most eyes are drawn to the 1978 Indianapolis Pace Car that was… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Indy Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, there have been manufacturer-supplied cars to pace the field. One of the most popular automobiles to have this honor was the Chevy Camaro, which did it four times between 1967 and 1993…. more»
Aug 3, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
30k Original Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo Pace Car
By 1980, forced-induction engines were making their presence felt in many spheres of motorsport. Manufacturers could see the benefit of this technology in their production models, as it allowed engines to produce considerably more power without significantly compromising fuel… more»
Aug 3, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
V8/4-Speed: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition
Being selected to supply the Pace Car for the annual Indianapolis 500 carries prestige. Despite its enormous sales success, it is an honor bestowed on Ford’s Mustang a mere three times. The second of those occasions was in 1979,… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
13k Miles! 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Pace Car
When Chevrolet introduced the third-generation Camaro for the 1982 model year, it had little resemblance at all to its predecessor on the outside, although it continued to ride on the General Motors F-Body platform. Its initial reception was overall… more»
Nov 24, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1 of 100: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Indy 500 Festival Pace Car
Most Pontiac enthusiast are aware that the 1980 Pontiac Trans Am was selected as the pace car for the 1980 Indianapolis 500. There were 5,700 Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars produced and sold by Pontiac dealers. However, most enthusiasts are… more»
