69 L78 Pace car survivor

[SIR-VIVOR]

This car has been around for a while now. I know several major players including myself have been offered the car. I agree with Rich P. in that it definately needs a full blown $75k-$100k resto. Lot of money to put into a car with no paperwork and questionable motor. p.s. Did you know the term "Survivor" is trademarked belonging to Bloomington Gold

[427king]

Nice to see them unrestored like this one though.Paperwork or not,its a neat car. I like Clillards L89 too.

[TXSS]

I don’t normally comment on negative posts on this site but when they are factually inaccurate and misleading I feel compelled to. I have no financial interest in this car. I was there when it was pulled out of the barn in late May. The car has been around a wile but a very short wile. I was asked by Roy to shop the car around privately. However, SIR-VIVOR you were never offered the car by me or Roy. You may have been offered the car by some un-known third party. You have never spoken to Roy or me about this car. I also know for a fact that you have NEVER personally inspected this car or arranged to have the car inspected and I don’t believe you have ever even seen this car in person. Maybe a passing glance to Autorama but that would be the extent of your knowledge of this car. So, for you to state the engine is questionable as if you have first hand knowledge of that fact is…well questionable, misleading and inaccurate. I think we both know where you are getting your information and it is third hand at best.

After speaking to the original owner as well as the salesman that sold the car to the original owner I have no doubt that docs verifying this as an original L78 Pace Car exist and will be re-united with the car very soon.

Just wanted to set the record straight with facts not third or fourth handed hearsay.

[GeorgeLyons]

My L89 Pace Car is real and I invite anyone to come to Erie to do a thorough numbers/date check. UNQUESTIONABLE original front pad, easily readable VIN. Clear undisputed history from new, Lamb Chevrolet, Prescott, AZ selling dealer. I restored in 2001. Had at GM Carlisle in 2002 in building, a lot of you guys saw it then. Oh ya, 3 pedals. Good story on my find, I'll get to it soon and send in some pics. Just last week poured over by Chris P.

[LeMans Blue X77]

Rick,

Would you be interested in a partial trade?

[SIR-VIVOR]

I'll take Georges! Rick, you must not know who I am. We had someone inspect the car, and had a deal on it 'til it was offered "Available" at the Houston Autorama. Good luck with the sale!

[427king]

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Seriously, I've heard production numbers of any where from 100 to 300 L78 Pace Cars, maybe 5+ unrestored?



[/ QUOTE ] Id say thats more of a realistic # for all big block pace cars[325,350,375hp],L78 has to be much lower production than that. 300 would be around 10% of production.

[RUQUIK]

Well your right, I have no idea who you are and I own the car. The car was back up for sale because the deal never got completed when it was supposed to. Probably to many people in the deal and too many middle men cause you were in it and I have never heard your name. Thanks for the good luck, Have a good day

[Xplantdad]

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My L89 Pace Car is real and I invite anyone to come to Erie to do a thorough numbers/date check. UNQUESTIONABLE original front pad, easily readable VIN. Clear undisputed history from new, Lamb Chevrolet, Prescott, AZ selling dealer. I restored in 2001. Had at GM Carlisle in 2002 in building, a lot of you guys saw it then. Oh ya, 3 pedals. Good story on my find, I'll get to it soon and send in some pics. Just last week poured over by Chris P.

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George....send it in to me for Members Rides....PLEASE! (Don't make me call Dave Lindsley...and then have him call you...or me call you directly...LOL)

[GeorgeLyons]

Dave who ?????? Name vaguelly familiar. Old retired street racer from NW Pennsylvania. Possibly now in The Witness Protection Program. Do I have the right guy ?