1978 C3 Pace Car Owners Manual Guide Booklet NOS 14006820
1978 Corvette Pace Car Owner’s Manual – GM NOS Original for Glove Box Restoration 14006820
NOS Original for the 25th Anniversary Indy 500 Pace Car Edition
This rare NOS Manual of the 1978 Corvette Pace Car Owner’s Manual delivers the exact factory-issued documentation provided in Chevrolet’s limited-edition Indy 500 Pace Car Replica. It includes all the original operating specifications, drivability instructions, and maintenance guidelines from the Silver Anniversary year—printed in the unique 4.5 x 8.25-inch vertical format that distinguished late 1970s glove box materials.
Specifically formatted for the Pace Car Edition, this manual reflects mid-year updates that correspond to the dramatic body paint design, and enhanced appearance package. Whether you're restoring an original or honoring the edition that led the 62nd running of the Indianapolis 500, this booklet adds historical value and authenticity.
Owner’s Literature (Glove Box Packets)
When Corvettes left the factory, they came with a dedicated glove box packet that included the Owner’s Manual, warranty and maintenance documentation, and factory-issued reference materials. In 1978, these materials celebrated the Silver Anniversary, featuring distinct printings for the Limited Edition Pace Car—making this edition critical for accurate restorations.
Features
• Original NOS of 1978 Corvette Pace Car Owner’s Manual
• Exact reproduction of GM #14006820 as supplied to all Indy 500 replicas
• Includes 96 pages of factory-issued controls, specs, and operating guidance
• Covers Pace Car-specific features and 25th Anniversary model distinctions
• Compact 4.5 x 8.25-inch vertical format – correct for late C3 glove box storage
Because Details Matter
Show your Pace Car Replica with factory-correct literature, and celebrate 25 years of Corvette heritage with the official manual that came in the glove box.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 686420037170
- 78 ORIG PC OM