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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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When you get the chance, please check out my article on the '98 Pace Car. Questions and comments are always welcome.

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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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All anyone can really say about that car was YELLOW WAGON WHEELS-what were they thinking? That was a HIDEOUS looking car.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Nice article. I almost bought a 98 Pace Car back in '00 but opted instead to get the '00 pewter coupe that became available the day I was supposed to finalize the deal on the pace car. The '98 pace car certainly was a love it or hate it type of car.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
.... The '98 pace car certainly was a love it or hate it type of car.


I love my Pace Car - even my wife who really "gets" the whole Corvette fascination still has a hard time with the Pace Car. I didn't buy the car to please anyone but me - and I don't much care what everyone else thinks of it.



This is not a car to drive if you are in the Witness Protection program. It attracts ALOT of attention! I have shown the car at car shows - little kids and pretty women are drawn to the car like a moth to a flame. I can't even begin to guess how many of both have asked to sit in the car and have their pic taken.

I love the car, and plan on keeping it.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Definitely love it or hate it.

Personally I think it would be much nicer with the wheels radar blue like the body.

(hey, somebody photochop that to see...)
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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nice article I think I have read it before but its still good. I love my Pace aswell heres a pic.

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