rws.1

I own a C4 and a C5. But have no knowledge on C3's.
My brother has a line on what is claimed to be a 60,000 mile '78 Pace Car ( L82, Auto)
I believe that these Pace cars had a special identification number.
How can he determine if it is an original or a clone?
What should he look for.
He is a mechanic so can assess general mechanical reliability . I have advised him to check for rust on the frame and B pillar.
What else should he look for?
How can he be sure it is the real thing?
Is there a '78 Pace car registry?
Apparently, the body and paint are in very good shape but it needs new carpeting, set skins and a steering wheel.
Any opinion on value?
thanks
rich

collectskulls

do a quick search few threads about 78s right now

rws.1

any other tips?

pchmotoho

I cant help you with how to ID a pace car but there does seem to be plenty of them out there with very low miles on them. I see them in the9K range up to 20K (dealer asking price) with 12,000 miles on them.

79backinblack

Since this is an L-82 pace car, it should have a vin like 1Z8748S90XXXX. The x's should be between 0001 and 6502.

rws.1

thanks guys for the tips...

HummelS

The key is the "9" in the eighth place of the VIN, and, as posted, a serial number between 1 and 6502.

Cruzmeisters

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