In 1978, Chevrolet celebrated the Corvette’s 25th anniversary by introducing an updated version of the third-generation model. This refresh included...
1978 Corvette Pace Car
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In 1978, Chevrolet celebrated the Corvette’s 25th anniversary with a refreshed third-generation model. The update included a new fastback-style all-glass...
When you think of iconic pace cars leading the pack at the Indianapolis 500, the Chevy Corvette is hard to...
Despite the third-generation Corvette being long in the tooth by the late 70s, the 1978 Pace Car still stands as...
It was a pleasure to find this iconic 1978 Indy Pace Car on the Low Miles No Miles Facebook page,...
Welcome to an extension of CorvSport’s “Time Capsule For Sale” feature, where I showcase the market on low-mileage time capsules...
When I began this series showcasing this uplifting and ambitious rescue from John G. of Newburyport, MA, I had no...
The third-generation Corvette has long been my favorite body style, as you just can’t deny the beautifully sculpted fenders, especially...
When we last left off John G. had meticulously laid 5 coats of black and 4 coats of clear to...
There’s a special place in the “Corvette heavens” for enthusiasts like John, who rescue dilapidated classics like this ’78 Pace...
John G. from Massachusetts had been planning for years to build a custom ’78 Pace Car, and when the right...
John from Massachusetts continues to bring this neglected relic from our Corvette past back to life, and if you missed...
Welcome to the continuation of our DIY series, where I showcase unique restorations and builds from around our community. There’s...
While the redesign gave the Corvette a fresh look for the new model year, Chevrolet also recognized the importance of commemorating the car's quarter-century of production. For the first time in the brand's history, two special-edition Corvettes were introduced for the 1978 model year: the Silver Anniversary Edition and the Indy Pace Car coupes. On March 15, 1977, the 500,000th Corvette rolled off the assembly line at Chevrolet's St. Louis manufacturing plant.
Today, the 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car continues to hold its value far better than most other Corvettes from that era. It’s not...
The Indianapolis 500 is, for lack of a better term, America’s Race. It is part of the triple crown of...
The 1978 Corvette Pace Car Replica is arguably one of the most popular examples of the C3 Corvette. Its original...
FOR SALE: A Like NEW 1978 Corvette Pace Car with just 42 Documented Miles! Have you ever dreamed of going...
For Sale: Ultra-Low Mileage 1978 Corvette Pace Car! When it comes to third-generation Corvettes, the 1978 Corvette Pace Car is...
1978 was significant because it marked the cars 25th anniversary of production. Recognizing the achievement of manufacturing a car for a quarter-century, Chevrolet commemorated this accomplishment by introducing two special-edition Corvette that year. The first of these was known as the "Silver Anniversary" edition Corvette. It featured a two-tone silver over gray exterior with special pin-striping and special "25th Anniversary" badging.
