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I know that thre were only 6,502 limited edition replica pace cars made. Does anyone know if each one was "numbered" (like artist proofs) and where that number would be found? Is it hidden somewhere in the VIN?

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The VIN itself is the number.
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Originally Posted by KapsSA
The VIN itself is the number.

The Pace Car VINs ran from 1Z87*8S900001 to 1Z87*8S906502. The only difference would be the engine code (*). The VIN plate is on the driver's windshield post visible from outside the car.

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike

The Pace Car VINs ran from 1Z87*8S900001 to 1Z87*8S906502. The only difference would be the engine code (*). The VIN plate is on the driver's windshield post visible from outside the car.



* = 4 for L-82, L for all L-48 variants.
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Wow, real quick replies and exactly what I wanted to know! My car is 2382/6502.
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Originally Posted by toothaik
...My car is 2382...
There's your number. Your PC was assembled in April, 1978.

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Wow, real quick replies and exactly what I wanted to know! My car is 2382/6502.
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My PC is 2324 and was built April 5th. Look at your trim tag located on the driver's side windshield post when the door is open. Your code should be something like H05, H06, etc. (H is April).

How many miles? Transmission?
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Originally Posted by toothaik
...2382...
Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
...2324...
Your two could almost see each other on the assembly line.
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Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
My PC is 2324 and was built April 5th. Look at your trim tag located on the driver's side windshield post when the door is open. Your code should be something like H05, H06, etc. (H is April).

How many miles? Transmission?
MIne is # 643 with a tage code of G22
Is that a March build date?
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Yes, for 78s they started building in September 77 = letter A, so G=March
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Originally Posted by RedZR
MIne is # 643 with a tage code of G22
Is that a March build date?
Yes, your Pace Car with a G22 date code tag was built, or assembly completed March 22nd. Pace Car production was begun March 18.

BTW, you probably have a yellow rim on your spare tire as well.
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Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
My PC is 2324 and was built April 5th. Look at your trim tag located on the driver's side windshield post when the door is open. Your code should be something like H05, H06, etc. (H is April).

How many miles? Transmission?
Hi,
Sorry for the delay getting back to you. The car came with just 22.4K on it. It has the 3-speed auto.
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