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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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hi my wife is thinking about getting a classic im trying to talk her in to a 78 pace she likes the pace but she sais that she would prefer a bigger car so im thinking maybe a le-mans conv.(gto are to expencive) i would love to see that pace next to my 72 vert but i see her point so what do you think should i convince her on the pace and how much will a matching #'s good or restored cond. will set me back
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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I say go for the Pace. I saw one across from the Corvette museum over Labor Day weekend for $25,000. I know they can be picked up cheaper, just have to look.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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Go for the pace car!
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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IH Travelall. Plenty roomy and fairly rare!

'73 Travelall:
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
IH Travelall. Plenty roomy and fairly rare!

'73 Travelall:


yea!

I'd definitely pick that over a '78 pace Car!
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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See clean ones in Houston from 19K to 22.5K.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Go for the pace. See ya mine
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Go for the pace car!

Sell you mine........
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We saw 2 go at Carlisle for 20-21. There were 2 in the car corral and in the vendor area for 20 & 25 I believe.
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Pace car all the way.....you won't regret it!
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