1977 OLDSMOBILE Indy 500 PACE CAR

1977 Oldsmobile Other INDY 500 PACE CAR Description

1977 OLDSMOBILE - Indy 500 Pace Car
RARE - ONLY 2400 Produced!
Matching Number
403 Cu.In., TH350 Trans.
FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH: PS, PDB, Tilt, Cruise, PW, Power Split Bench Seat,
Rally Wheels, Alum. Hood, Rally Sport Steering Wheel and A/C !
LOW ORIGINAL 107,000 MILES!

1977 was the fourth of four years that Olds served as the official pace car to the Indy 500 during the 1970's -

more than any other manufacturer! The car used for the 61st Indy 500 was a 77 Olds Delta 88 Targa Top driven by James Garner.

The car featured a unique targa top design that would not be available on the replicas.

Oldsmobile made a limited amount of replicas available for sale.

The package cost $914 and was only available on model N37, the Delta 88 Royale coupe.

The option code was W44 W44 included: Special Paint Scheme - silver and black with red accent striping Flat black window/door frames, headlamp housings, grilles and door pull inserts and taillight housings. Aluminum hood L80 403 Rocket V8 engine N72 Red Sport Wheels QZP Special GR70-15 Silhouette Raised White Letter Tires N34 Sport Steering Wheel D35 Body color sport mirrors The paint code was 13-13 without the vinyl top, 13-BB with the vinyl top. The vinyl top only came in black and ran from the rear edge of the side 1/4 windows forward. Trim code 45 was the standard bench seat. Trim code 65 was the available split bench seat. All interiors were firethorn red velour. Option W43 was the Pace Car Decal package @ $40 and included 2 door decals and 2 sail panel Indy track decals. CONDITION: EXTERIOR: Body is straight, no rust, has minimal bodywork on roof and trunk.Hood, trunk and roof repainted(NOT SHOW QUALITY). Unnoticeable at 15 feet! Could use new paint on hood, trunk and roof to be considered a show quality car! Front bumper in excellent condition. Rear bumper has no dents but is starting to show some surface rust! INTERIOR: All original in EXCELLENT CONDITION. No damage or wear detected! Stock radio was replaced with an aftermarket Audiovox AM/FM Cassette. Radio powers on, but does not work due to antenna not working!Power Windows work but are slow moving. P-seat works, cold A/C, cruise(NOT TESTED), signal and headlamps in working condition, as well as wipers and interior lights. MECHANICAL: Solid running 403 cu.in. motor with NO valve, rod or exhaust noises. NO LEAKS, NO OIL BURNING! Seems to be an all original untouched motor! I purchased the car from the original owner's daughter and she really had no information about the car. In the last three months a Brand new Flo-master exhaust system, new Good Year F60-15 Poly-Glas GT Tires, New front/rear brakes, New A/C compressor and dryer were all done!

TH350 trans shifts real nice, and no leaks! All new front end parts - Drives down the road straight and stops straight!
"THIS IS AN EXCELLENT DRIVER AS IS
OR CAN BE EASILY MADE A SHOW QUALITY PIECE".
**Winning bidding to submit a deposit of $200 upon auction end. Balance due within 7 days in cash or certified USA bank funds. It's Buyer's responsibility to arrange for and pay for all transportation costs. Seller will cooperate with shipper on loading vehicle for buyer. Seller will hold vehicle for up to 10 days (no charge) after auction end so buyer can arrange shipping.**

On Nov-04-16 at 06:00:06 PDT, seller added the following information:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There's an error in the above description "matching Number TH 350 Trans." Upon a further inspection, I believe the transmission is NOT original. It seems to be one from the late 60's to early 70's TH350. Please don't be misled, as it's an excellent transmission with no problems whatsoever! Also, I stated I was the "second owner", but in reality, I am the third owner. The second owner was the original owner's daughter. She took possession of the car in 1992. The car was originally purchased in Albion, Indiana on 7/18/1977 and was transported to Titusville, Florida where it was titled and registered. I have copies of the previous owners title/registration showing the details. I also have the original "Certificate Of Gross Retail Or Use Tax Paid On Purchase Of Motor Vehicle" from Indiana Dept. Of State Revenue showing the tax exempt status for vehicles being transported and titled in another state!