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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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What is a fair price for a "78 pace car, L82 auto, 45,000 miles, good condition all orig, no doc or decals?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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What is a fair price for a "78 pace car, L82 auto, 45,000 miles, good condition all orig, no doc or decals?
A few months back we had a thread on this topic...do a search and you'll find many comments. It's always tough to offer a value without seeing photos at a minimum...I would venture a guess in this market mid-teens to low-twenties.

Here's link to article published a year ago in CE on Pace Car values

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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I paid $20,000 for mine on April 12 last year with 11,197 miles on it. Every thing original even the CB radio, tires, etc. The interior is nicer condition than my living room. I may or may not have paid too much for it but i am O.K. with my purchase.
By the way, after checking the Corvette Birthday Book, I found out that April 12 was the day that my Pace Car was built. I bought my car on it's 30th Birthday. how bout that.
In the end it all depends on what makes you happy.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 04:08 AM
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I paid $20,000 for mine on April 12 last year with 11,197 miles on it. By the way, after checking the Corvette Birthday Book, I found out that April 12 was the day that my Pace Car was built.
The birthday is not an accurate source...those dates are estimated rathr than actual. Look at the tag at the bottom of the driver's side windshield post. The code tells you precisely the day the body assembly was completed. Probably will have a G or H code (month) followed by two digits for the day.

PS...great buy!
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