Does anyone have the production numbers for the 78 Pace Cars?  A friend just bought a documented 42,000 mile survivor.  Original paint, interior, engine etc...  Unmolested except for the heater hoses, radiator hoses and tires.  The hoses have been replaced with GM NOS hoses.  It is a 4 speed, A/C car.  Any info would be appreciated. 

According to Black Book,

Total production was 6502, I believe.
There are some breakdowns as far as how many were 4spd compared to autos, and how many were L82 compared to L48, etc. I don't have that info here, but I'm sure Mike(mkapp7879) or Mark(cilrah) will have more solid info.

The 6502 number is correct for total Pace Car production. As for how many built with certain combinations, there's only speculation. I've heard between 200 and 300 4speeds were built, but no real info on motor combinations with the manual. For TOTAL 78 production, there were about 8000 4speeds, 3385 of those the close ratio only available with the L82 motor, the rest the wide ratio that was standard equipment and NOT listed in any of the option charts. The L82/4speed Pace Cars are the most desirable!

As for other options, almost ALL were standard equipment on the Pace Cars. Only extras were the L82 motor, gymkhana suspension, am/fm/cb stereo radio, cruise control(but not available with manuals), and choice of transmissons(no charge).

For Pace Cars I think the production for L82, 4-speed was 202 units.

Scott

Sounds like my friend has a good find. It is an L82 4 Speed.  He has the build sheet and the window sticker for the car.  So it appears that he may have one of 202 built.  I can't wait to tell him.  He paid $20,000.00 for it.  Opinions on his buy.  Too high, great deal or average buy?  I been over the car, it is in really great shape for a three owner survivor car.

If the car is as represented your friend should be very pleased.

Scott

I don't really need to repeat what was said above, all true for the most part.  As for the 202 L82/4 Speed combo. I've seen higher and lower numbers, all depends on who you talk to. But as for your friends car, yes he has the rare combo.

Of the 46,776 1978's built, 6502 were Pace Cars. Base price was $13,653.21.