1978 Chevrolet Corvette for sale in Charlotte, North Carolina

$19,995

With all the talk of investment-grade '78 Pace Cars, it's intimidating to think about buying one of those 0-mile artifacts and driving it on the road. But that's completely overlooking the fact that they're great drivers, and the handsome silver and black paint scheme is one of the better-looking Corvette pace cars of all time. If you've always wanted one, but find that they're always priced out of reach, or just would like to have one to drive, here's the answer. This car is a nicely presented driver quality pace car, showing 69,478 original miles. Compared to most pace cars, that's a bit of driving, but bear in mind that it's only 2100 miles per year since it was new, so this car was obviously never a daily driver. As a result, it's in excellent condition throughout, and features a quality repaint several years ago. And in reality, this new paint is worlds better than the original stuff, which often didn't even match from fender to bumper, particularly the problematic urethane rear cap. As a result, this one is sharp and crisp, especially where the colors meet, and looks a lot better than many of the low-mileage cars you may see in museums. The decal package was also left off during the repaint, leaving a clean, two-tone Corvette that looks awesome and gets a lot of looks anywhere you drive it (replacement Pace Car decals are commonly available from a number of suppliers). The silver leather interior was a trademark of Bill Mitchell's design, and looks surprisingly good in this two-tone Corvette. The seats are deep and comfortable, and in 1978, were probably state-of-the-art in terms of cornering support. GM used decent quality materials in these cars, and the seating surfaces are in good condition with less wear than you'd expect on a car of this age. Carpets are in decent shape thanks to a set of matching floor mats, and the center console hasn't cracked due to age or UV exposure. This car also includes the cool period AM/FM/CB stereo system, which was an option in 1978, and a working power antenna in the tail. Other features include A/C, a tilt/telescopic wheel, power windows and locks, and those unique mirrored T-tops. The engine is a great-running L82, which was the top motor in 1978. The previous owner spent a lot of time and money getting this car mechanically sorted so it runs and drives as well as any we've had in stock. A lifetime in a warm climate is to thank for the excellent condition of the engine and undercarriage, and there's no sign of rust or damage. Wearing a coat of blue engine paint, the small block V8 is nicely detailed with finned valve covers and the L82-specific twin-snorkel air cleaner. Even the smog pump is still intact, something that was frequently removed on cars that were driven, but it remains in place and fully functional here. The transmission is a 3-speed automatic, and the chassis shows signs of recent maintenance. By 1978, four wheel disc brakes had been standard on Corvettes for 14 years, and this car has a nice firm pedal with pulsation-free braking. Wheels are the slotted aluminum units that were standard equipment on the pace cars, wearing a fresh set of 225/60/15 Goodyear Eagle GT tires. This is a car that you can drive and enjoy without worries, because the pace cars really are the best of the late '70s Corvettes. With good power and smashing good looks, they attract a lot of attention wherever they go. In this day and age, it's kind of refreshing to see one of these on the road instead of locked away as an investment-after all, they were built to be driven. Take this one home and find out what great cars these really are.

Year:  1980 or older
Miles:  65 000 - 69 999

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