The 1978 corvette was the pace car for the indy 500. The 1978 corvette was a third generation c3 corvette, spanning from years 19681982. These changes enhanced the corvette s sleek silhouette. Road test of the 1977 chevrolet corvette sting ray full. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet. Get the best deals on vintage parts for 1978 chevrolet corvette when you shop the largest online selection at. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Corvette marked its silver anniversary for 1978 with a new fastback roofline that greatly increased luggage space, though the fixed glass meant you still had to load up from inside. Corvette 1978 1982 paperback january 1, 1985 by car and driver magazine author 5. These changes enhanced the corvettes sleek silhouette.
Reports vary on how many pace car replicas were ultimately made, but for sure it was over the revised target of 6,000 after demand bumped. Find 1978 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. In celebration of that, corvette buyers were treated to this special indy pace car replica model. Second year driver janet guthrie finished ninth, and it was later revealed she drove with a broken wrist. Two new transmissions were introduced in the 1978 corvette. However, unser bent the front wing of his lola during a pit stop on lap 180. New paint, brand new leather seats, new interior, new stereo, new tires etc. Considering his present stature, it is surprising to find that duntov was not a part of the original corvette project. Its distinctive paint theme and striping set it apart from the other models produced by chevrolet at the time. Chevrolets car sales rose to 2,341,035, and 46,776 of these were corvettes. Doing what we do driving cars for a living means we often get the opportunity to climb behind the wheel of some unique vehicles. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes.
From spy shots to new releases to auto show coverage, car and driver brings you the. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Carbon fiber steering wheel cover for car suv odorless echo tech black small. As of 2019 he is the only driver in history to do so in the same season, and coupled with the win at ontario in 1977, set a record by winning four straight 500mile indy car races. See more ideas about corvette, car and chevrolet corvette. Herewith we again present the corvette, which might be described as the jackie. Jan 18, 2018 thankfully, the midlife crisis reputation is fading and buyers are recognizing these vehicles for their sexy curves, respectable handling and performance, and affordability. The c3 is finally becoming more desirable to collectors. There were 6,502 pace car replicas built, one for every dealership in the us. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year.
To get a good impression of the car we advise you to come to one of the viewing days. The new and improved rear window not only allows for a cleaner styling profile. In 1963, car and driver said on bumpy turns its at its worst, veering. The car is awesome the c3 corvette is immensely fun to drive. However, is only a twoseater and it has no hatch so you unless you can get over the seats its not going in the car. To mark the corvettes 25 th anniversary, some notable improvements were made. The conventional corvette roofline, which has been around since the cars last major body change in 1968, is gone now, replaced by a neat fastback version that will be the only model of the corvette to be sold in 1978. Want to make your 1978 chevy corvette one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast.
Inside, there is also room for storage of the removable roof panels. The race was a figment of the imagination designed to fill a void in the real horse racing scheduled. Besides celebrating corvettes 25th birthday in 1978, chevy was again tapped as pace car for the indy 500. Herewith we again present the corvette, which might be described as the jackie onassis of automobiles. Jun 08, 2018 1977 corvette barn find rescue video 1 of 11. With the 1973 model the corvette enters its third decade of production and now, as in the beginning in 1953, it is americas only sports car. The transverse rear leaf spring in the independent rear suspension has been widened to reduce stress. With the design changes in the 1978 year, this car is a good example of a mostly original car. This 25th anniversary corvette was the official pace car model. Here it is again folks, the new corvette, back for the eleventh encore of its 1968 act. Car and driver magazine wrote in october 1968, the smallengine corvettes are marginally faster and.
More on the chevrolet corvette 2020 chevrolet corvette. But in 1978 you could get the greatlooking blackandsilver indy 500 pace. It also marked corvettes twenty fifth anniversary, and to honor the achievement, all 1978 corvettes featured silver anniversary nose. Used 1978 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. Acdelco professional premium gascharged shocks offer the superior ride of a premium gascharged shock with. Les corvette a petit moteur sont legerement plus rapides et extraordinairement civilisees.
This 25th anniversary corvette was the official pace car model for the indianapolis 500 in 1978. Ecklers corvette is your onestop shop for 1978 corvette parts. The interior has minor seat wear and the dashboard is pretty good shape. Find car audio and electronic upgrades that fit your 1978 chevrolet corvette. Corvette performance has been improved with a dual snorkel air cleaner and new lowrestriction exhaust system and mufflers on the available l82 350 cu. Why the c3 corvettes bad rap is beginning to fade hagerty. After all these years, the 1978 chevrolet corvette is still a handsomelooking car, especially with the silver anniversary paint and alloy.
The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 to 1982 model years. Ultimately, one of chevys indy 500 pace car replicas in the black and silver paint would be ideal, but a lot rarer and more expensive. Car and driver ran the 75 corvette off against the ignoble bricklin. Like the former firstladyheiressjetsetjuliet, americas fiberglass sweetheart remains a subject of perpetual intrigue and fascination for. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
Chevy corvette 1978, professional driver or passenger side nonadjustable shock absorber by acdelco. Le magazine car and driver ecrivait en octobre 1968. The 2014 c7 chevrolet corvette won the fiberglass follies by a front clip over prerace favorite, the 1990 zr1. Vintage parts for 1978 chevrolet corvette for sale ebay. Of course, every corvette built in 1978 is a 25th anniversary model. Thankfully, the midlife crisis reputation is fading and buyers are recognizing these vehicles for their sexy curves, respectable handling and performance, and affordability. The chevrolet corvette has been featured on the cover of car and driver magazine nearly 90 times in over 60 years. Even without a convertible model, the corvette still set new sales records.
We researched stereo, speaker sizes and aftermarket accessories to see what will install 1978 chevrolet corvette car audio, speakers, and stereos. Noico black 80 mil 36 sqft car sound deadening mat sound deadener insulation. Car and driver ran the 75 corvette off against the ignoble bricklin sv1 in its may 1975 issue and found chevys plastic car with the base 350 and threespeed automatic transmission took a brutal. The 62nd international 500 mile sweepstakes was held at the indianapolis motor speedway in speedway, indiana on sunday, may 28, 1978. Engines just like your everyday, plain jane corvette of 1978, the pace car editions were to be delivered with the l48 engine. It resulted in brisk sales and the car was a huge hit with the performance buying public. Chevy enlists the 1978 corvette to pace the indy 500, which results in the production of 300 replica pace car corvettes. This car has distinctive blacksilver twotone paint with a red pinstripe. The magazine ordered an l48 4speed for a 4,000mile 6,400 km road trip to alaska. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new. This column does not represent a parts car or a nonrunning. The chevrolet corvette celebrated its 25th year anniversary in 1978 and was chosen to pace the indy 500. This 25 th anniversary corvette was the official pace car model for the indianapolis 500 in 1978.
A square design dash has the speedometer, tachometer, as well as a veritable christmas tree of warning lights. Every car and driver cover with a corvette on it since 1955. The online auction will start on thursday 28 september. Garaged, and well maintained, with good exterior paint and. The l48 motor runs strong the transmission shifts well and the exhaust sounds nice. The 1978 indianapolis 500 pace car, the first corvette to pace at the famed race, finished third. If you think about it, c3 corvettes represent a great value for. This car will be part of an online auction from our location in uithoorn. Danny ongais dominated the early stages of the race but eventually dropped out with a blown engine. Sportfun spirited driving, track racing, offroading, etc. The c3 is the third generation of the chevrolet corvette, and marks the second.
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