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Auction number 76468Sat 02.08.2025  | 13:23 O'clock (CEST)

Cat. no.: 89
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Chevrolet Corvette C3 Indy Pace-Car

5.7 Litre, Petrol, Automatic

Information
Category: Sports car / Coupé
Engine type: Otto
Fuel type: Petrol
Power output: 144 KW / 196 PS
First registration: 07.1978
Vehicle Identification No.: 00001Z87L8S******
Transmission: Automatic
Colour: silver
Colour name: Schwarz-Silber
Read mileage: 14.700 Miles
Total number of owners: 2 Owner
Vehicle origin: Import / Reimport
Location: D-55
Vehicle release: Release of the vehicle will take place at the earliest 3 working days following receipt of payment.
Vehicle documents
Type of ownership certificate: Motor vehicle registration certificate (part II)
Sending of vehicle documents: The sending of the Motor vehicle registration certificate (part II) will take place at the earliest 5 working day(s) after receipt of payment.
Vehicle document handling: 15 Euro netto
Number of keys: 2
Service certificate: available
Last inspection at: All inspections completed.
Next general inspection (HU) due: 09.2025
Exhaust gas inspection until: 09.2025
Starting price: 30.000 €
Tax:
Demurrage charges
Starting on 16.08.2025 the daily demurrage for this item will be 10,00 EUR net, plus VAT
Seats
  • Synthetic leather: grey
General info
Imported from the USA with German papers H-registration is available PLEASE NOTE: The premium for this vehicle is 5% of the hammer price. Original paint vehicle in unrestored original condition, with a verifiable history and only 14,750 original miles. Limited special edition Indy Pace Car (number built: 6,502). T-top, silver leatherette interior, leather steering wheel, central locking, original radio, tinted glass with green wedge, power windows, cruise control, air conditioning, aluminum rims, front and rear spoilers. Almost flawless condition. No defects, damage, or signs of wear to the mechanicals or appearance. A vehicle that one approaches with enthusiasm and in which, even upon close inspection, one finds virtually no defects. Sold on behalf of a customer. The first generation of the Corvette, as introduced in 1953, was Chevrolet's answer to Porsche and Jaguar: a compact roadster, lightweight thanks to its plastic body and, starting in 1956 with the V8, also sporty. In 1963, the second generation was introduced, marketed under the name Corvette Sting Ray. It featured a significantly improved chassis with independent rear suspension and disc brakes. But most importantly, it featured a striking new and exciting design. Pop-up headlights were introduced—and became a hallmark of the Corvette until the sixth generation appeared in 2005. With its eyes closed, the Corvette had a sharply angular front end that contrasted with elegant, flowing lines—like a stingray. The third generation appeared in 1968, with a significantly more muscular appearance while retaining most of the C2's engine and chassis components. This didn't prevent it from becoming the longest-produced generation of Corvettes, with production lasting no less than 14 years. In terms of engines, there were essentially two groups: based on either the small block (around 5 liters) or the large block (up to 7.4 liters, discontinued in 1975), with various transmission and gear ratio variations. This vehicle is a classic car that is many years old, with some noticeable signs of use and wear. Furthermore, it may have undergone more or less professional restoration, modification, and paint work, and may have a number of cosmetic and technical defects. __________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: For this vehicle, the surcharge totals 10% of the hammer price. Original paint vehicle in unrestored original condition, with a verifiable history and only 14,750 original miles. Limited special edition Indy Pace Car (number built: 6,502). T-top interior in silver leather, leather steering wheel, central locking, original radio, tinted glass with green trim, power windows, cruise control, air conditioning, aluminum rims, front and rear spoilers. Nearly flawless condition. No defects, damage, or signs of wear to the mechanicals or appearance. A vehicle that one approaches with enthusiasm and in which one finds virtually no defects even upon close inspection. Sales on behalf of consignor. The first generation Corvette, as presented in 1953, was Chevrolet's answer to Porsche and Jaguar: A compact roadster which was lightweight – owing to its fiberglass body on a steel frame – and, with the introduction of a V8 in 1956, also sporty. In 1963, the second generation, marketed as the Corvette Sting Ray, was released. It had a significantly improved chassis with independent rear wheel suspension and disc brakes. But above all, it featured a strikingly new and exciting design. Retractable headlamps were introduced - and became a Corvette hallmark until the 6th generation made its debut in 2005. With closed eyes, the Corvette had a sharp-edged front to contrast its elegant, flowing lines: stingray-like, indeed. In 1968, the third generation was introduced, which had a much more muscular appearance while retaining most of the engine and chassis components from the C2. This didn't stop it from becoming the Corvette model with the longest production run, no less than 14 years! In terms of motorization, there were essentially two groups of engines based on either the small block (around 5 liters) or big block (up to 7.4 liters, discontinued 1975), with various transmissions and axle ratios. This vehicle is a vintage model, which is many years old, with some obvious traces of use and wear. In addition, some restorative, refurbishment and painting work may have been carried out more or less professionally and there may be a large number of optical and technical defects.
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Tires / Rims / Hub Caps

Tyre type:

Summer tyres

Alloy wheels:

15 Inches

Tyres
Profile depthDimensionLIDOTPorousTornFlat
Left front8 mm255/60/15
Left back8 mm255/60/15
Right back8 mm255/60/15
Right front8 mm255/60/15
Rims
DamagedScratch
Left front
Left back
Right back
Right front
Hub caps
DamagedMissing
Left front
Left back
Right back
Right front
Body
ScratchDentRust
Roof
Bonnet
Bonnet
Left mudguard
Left mudguard
Left front door
Left front door
Traces of impact on door edge front left
Left back side section
Rear left bumper
Rear right bumper
Right back side section
Traces of impact on door edge front right
Right mudguard
Right mudguard
Bumper front centre
More body photos:

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Other bodywork damage:

The vehicle was inspected during poor visibility; therefore additional surface defects may exist, The vehicle has various scratches and defects on the surface, Various repaints, Exterior of vehicle dirty

Kratzer stellenweise mit Lackstift ausgebessert
Interior
Wear
Driver's seat
Passenger's seat
Steering wheel

Other interior defects:

Traces of use

Stone hits / Windscreen
Minor stone chip damage
Windscreen
Front section general
Manufacturer Information

General Motors Germany GmbH

Eschersheimer Landstraße 15

60322 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

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All vehicles may have additional defects due to wear, mileage or age (e.g. defect battery, oil leaks, paint defects, repaints, stone chip damage, ...)!  A road test and a viewing of the vehicle's underside were not carried out. Missing parts and accessories must be replaced at buyer's own expense.