Dunn Chevrolet - 1978 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car

Brand new in the box, this 235 air cleaner assembly is mint and ready for someone's restoration project.
Brand new in the box, this 235 air cleaner assembly is mint and ready for someone's restor
One of the other cars Keith got with his purchase of the dealership's contents was this beautiful '78 Indy 500 Pace Car that's never been titled and has only 44 miles on the clock. The car was never dealer prepped, the cardboard floor covering and plastic seat protectors still in place, and the factory pace car decals in their box in the back of the car.
One of the other cars Keith got with his purchase of the dealership's contents was this be
Brand new Tri-Five control arm anyone?

Inside the Corvette's interior is the same as when it left the St. Louis assembly plant in 1978.
Inside the Corvette's interior is the same as when it left the St. Louis assembly plant in
Even the window sticker is still on the car. Look closely at the EPA fuel economy sticker, the '78 Vette with an automatic was rated at 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway. Not bad for a smogged up, wheezing 350 with no overdrive and a carburetor. Total price for this Corvette in 1978, $13.939.21
Even the window sticker is still on the car. Look closely at the EPA fuel economy sticker,
More cool old Coke bottles. Never knew they made big glass 2-liter bottles like that. Just imagine the sugar buzz you'd get chugging one of those pint bottles, or that whole 2-liter bottle. We could get a whole issue of Super Chevy done in a day.
More cool old Coke bottles. Never knew they made big glass 2-liter bottles like that. Just

Back inside the main building, we found another pile of NOS trim parts, floor mats, and other components. The old dealership is an NOS hunter's fantasy, with many of the NOS packages, wrappers, and boxes almost mint.
Back inside the main building, we found another pile of NOS trim parts, floor mats, and ot

This sign has been in the window of the dealership for over fifty years, telling those who passed that genuine Chevrolet parts could be purchased inside. For most of Dunn Chevrolet's life, GM was the global leader in auto sales, with cars like the Impala, BelAir, Chevelle, Nova, Corvair, Camaro, and Corvette leading the charge.
This sign has been in the window of the dealership for over fifty years, telling those who
Hiding behind this parts counter is probably the biggest stash of NOS parts found in one place in over a decade. Walking through the cramped isles of shelves, we spotted all sorts of things. On a key rack we saw a whole stack of original Briggs & Stratton-made keys, a new 60s AM radio, brand new points sets, a myriad of amazing stuff.
Hiding behind this parts counter is probably the biggest stash of NOS parts found in one p

Next door to the dealership building was a massive elevated wooden platform about one story high that served as the used car lot. In this photo you can see an early Corvair, '57 4-door, '60 Impala 4-door sedan, the nose of a '62 full size (can't tell if it's an Impala, Bel Air, or Biscayne), and an early '60s truck. After part of the building next to the platform collapsed around 1990, the wooden platform was removed, and the area was filled in with dirt to bring it level with the street again.
Next door to the dealership building was a massive elevated wooden platform about one stor