1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition L82

The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe (1973-1982) is sold for $8,700 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe (1973-1982)auction.

This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition L82 is a remarkable piece of automotive history, commemorating its role as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. With only 45,000 miles shown, this car is in good condition and features the iconic two-tone black and silver paint with a distinctive red stripe. Powered by a robust 350ci L82 V8 engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, it offers a thrilling driving experience. The car is equipped with desirable features such as a Positraction differential, removable T-top roof panels, and a Bluetooth-capable Kenwood stereo, making it a great choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its limited production run of approximately 6,502 units adds to its allure, making it a sought-after model for Corvette aficionados.

Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is one of approximately 6,502 Pace Car Edition examples produced to commemorate the model’s use as the pace car for the 1978 running of the Indianapolis 500. All examples were finished in two-tone black and silver with a red stripe below the blend line. Powered by a 350c

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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition L82 — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary

This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition L82 is a remarkable piece of automotive history, commemorating its role as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. With only 45,000 miles shown, this car is in good condition and features the iconic two-tone black and silver paint with a distinctive red stripe. Powered by a robust 350ci L82 V8 engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, it offers a thrilling driving experience. The car is equipped with desirable features such as a Positraction differential, removable T-top roof panels, and a Bluetooth-capable Kenwood stereo, making it a great choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its limited production run of approximately 6,502 units adds to its allure, making it a sought-after model for Corvette aficionados.

Sold price
$8,700
Fair value estimate
$17,072
Fair value range
$11,447 - $23,847
Confidence
MEDIUM
Comparable sales analyzed
1
Deal verdict
great deal
Deal score
10/100
AI predicted hammer price
$13,800
Condition
Very Good (7.5/10)
Bids
6
Listing views
1,654

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