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Chevrolet Corvette – 1984 PPG Pace Car

Also known as the “Sinkhole Corvette” since 2-12-2014

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Dec 15, 2021

Chevrolet XT2 Concept – 1989 PPG Pace Car

After killing the El Camino and 20 years before Americans wanted a UTE, Chevrolet made this concept. read more

Sep 04, 2021

Dodge M4S Interceptor – 1986 PPG Pace Car

One of the most popular PPG Pace Cars, due to being driven by Charlie Sheen in the 1986 street racing film, The Wraith. The M4S is much more than just a celebrity.

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Aug 04, 2021

GMC Sierra Truck – 1988 PPG Pace Truck

This one-of-a-kind open cab, T-top, backwards rear passenger pickup truck was built by Jack Roush for the PPG CART IndyCar Series.

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Aug 03, 2021

Dodge Daytona Turbo Z – 1983 PPG Pace Car

This Daytona reached a top speed of 173 MPH, powered by a boosted 2.2L.

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Jul 11, 2021

Subaru SVX – 1992 PPG Pace Car

This Subaru SVX has a cult following among SVX owners. read more

Jul 01, 2021

Buick Wildcat Concept – 1985 PPG Pace Car

This functional concept car featured AWD, Carbon Fiber and a full glass canopy… in 1985!  read more

Jun 07, 2021

Ford F150 Sport Boss – 1991 PPG Pace Truck

When Roush and McLaren get together for a build, you end up with a 500 HP F-150 with rear facing seats.

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Apr 24, 2021

GMC Syclone – 1991 PPG Pace Truck

Faster than a Ferrari 348ts, yet lost the 1992 Indy 500 Pace Car bid to the Cadillac Allante.
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Mar 22, 2021

Ford Mustang Concept – 1983 PPG Pace Car

This early concept Mustang Pace Car now lives in Jack Roush’s Museum. read more

Mar 20, 2021

Lotus Esprit – 1997 PPG Pace Car

Now privately owned, this Lotus Esprit Pace Car is street legal.  read more

Feb 01, 2021

Lamborghini Diablo (Black) – 1995 PPG Pace Car

In 1995, this Lamborghini was the most powerful pace car in Indy Car’s 82-year history. read more

Feb 01, 2021

AMC Renault 5 Turbo II – 1982 PPG Pace Car

This wide body, French Pace Car survived, was fully restored, and sold.

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May 31, 2020

Toyota Camry Solara Coupe – 1999 PPG Pace Car

The paint scheme for this car was inspired by a children’s coloring contest.

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Apr 18, 2020

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible – 1987 PPG Pace Car

Originally Metallic Blue, the Camaro was re-painted bright orange part way through its duty as a pace car.

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Apr 15, 2020

Ford Mustang – 1980 PPG Pace Car

This car was last seen in 2010, rusting away on private property, waiting to be restored.  read more

Jan 24, 2020

Ford EXP – 1982 PPG Pace Car

This one-off wide body concept has little in common with the production EXP. read more

Oct 23, 2019

Twin Turbo V6 Chevrolet Corvette – 1981 PPG Pace Car

This prototype made over 100 more horsepower than the production 350 V8. read more

Aug 27, 2019

Pontiac Fiero GTP (Yellow) – 1985 PPG Pace Car

One of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team.  read more

Aug 13, 2019

Ferrari Mondial – 1987 PPG Pace Car

This Ferrari Mondial-t was manufactured exclusively for PPG, designated as a pace car. Built as one-off design, it would be the only Ferrari to ever join the PPG Pace Car Team.

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Aug 01, 2019

Buick Regal Grand Sport Convertible – 1993 PPG Pace Car

A one-off convertible conversion with a 2-piece removable hard top.  read more

Jul 30, 2019

Renault 5 Aero Wedge Turbo – 1983 PPG Pace Car

A one-off custom concept with no known documentation.

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Jul 22, 2019

Pontiac Fiero Wide Body- 1984 PPG Pace Car

This one ended up in the garage of an enthusiast, who also owns other Fiero PPG Pace Cars. read more

Jul 18, 2019

Ford Mustang Cobra (Red) – 1994 PPG Pace Car

An Indianapolis 500 pace car that actually paced the Indy 500. read more

Jul 17, 2019

Toyota Supra – 1995 PPG Pace Car

It doesn’t get much more 90’s than this Toyota Supra.

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Jul 14, 2019

Pontiac McLaren Turbo Grand Prix – 1989 PPG Pace Car

Built by McLaren ASC in the U.S.- not the same McLaren that builds exotic supercars.

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Jul 02, 2019

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (Red) – 1988 PPG Pace Car

1 of 5 original Indy 500 Pace Cars, I’m told this is the Gold 1988 Cutlass Supreme Pace Car, before being painted.  read more

Jun 27, 2019

Buick Skyhawk Turbo – 1982 PPG Pace Car

This one-off concept car can be seen at the  Crawford Auto-Aviation Collection, in Cleveland, OH. read more

Jun 25, 2019

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Concept – 1983 PPG Pace Car

Students of the Art Center College of Design created this one-off, functional concept car.  read more

Jun 22, 2019

Ford Falcon – 1992 PPG Pace Car

A PPG Pace Car from down under. read more

Jun 21, 2019

Cadillac Cimarron Dual Cowl Phaeton Concept – 1985 PPG Pace Car

This 4-Passenger, 4-Door, 2-Windshield concept featured technology from the future.
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Jun 13, 2019

Buick LeSabre – 1984 PPG Staff Car

Two were supposedly built and one is accounted for. read more

Jun 03, 2019

Dodge Charger Concept – 1981 PPG Pace Car

Extensive aerodynamic engineering went into this concept and they topped it off with gullwing doors. read more

May 29, 2019

Mazda RX-7 – PPG Pace Car

Now painted orange, the RX-7 is part of Mazda’s Heritage Collection. read more

May 21, 2019

Pontiac Grand Prix – 1997 PPG Pace Car

A less wide brother of the 300 GPX concept.
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May 21, 2019

Ford Contour SVT (Green) – 1998 PPG Pace Car

The least internet-famous of the three Contour SVT PPG Pace Cars.
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May 21, 2019

Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera – 1983 PPG Pace Car

This concept was built to perform as good as it looked.
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May 14, 2019

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Concept – 1982 PPG Pace Car

Based off a production Camaro, this concept has a custom one-off steel body. read more

May 05, 2019

Honda Prelude VTi-R – 1997 PPG Pace Car

I’m unsure if PPG had a hand in this one, but it looks so.

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Apr 15, 2019

Chrysler Le Baron Concept – 1989 PPG Pace Car

The Chrysler Le Baron never looked so good.

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Apr 12, 2019

Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo – 1991 PPG Pace Car

One of the more obscure PPG Pace Cars.

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Apr 09, 2019

Dodge Stealth – 1991 PPG Pace Car

“Ain’t no Jap car gonna pace MY Indy 500!”
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Apr 09, 2019

Ford Thunderbird – 1983 PPG Pace Car

Jack Roush had a hand in this PPG Pace Car concept and now it lives in his museum. read more

Apr 05, 2019

Lexus SC400 – 1992 PPG Pace Car

Another forgotten Pace Car with no documentation. read more

Apr 05, 2019

Dodge Omni 024 Charger 2.2 – 1981 PPG Pace Car

This one-off concept is still alive, in need of a restoration.

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Apr 03, 2019

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Blue) – 1991 PPG Pace Car

One of many Corvette PPG Pace Cars.

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Apr 02, 2019

Pontiac Fiero GTP (Red) – 1985 PPG Pace Car

The only one of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team with a turbo – this one lives! read more

Apr 01, 2019

Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo – 1990 PPG Pace Car

Unlike production cars, this 300ZX was Twin Turbo AND Convertible.

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Mar 28, 2019

Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – 1985 PPG Pace Car

James Garner approved.

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Mar 27, 2019

Lincoln Continental – 1984 PPG Safety Car

This Continental and the 1987 Seville were among the first 4-door Pace Cars.
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Mar 22, 2019

Chevrolet Camaro Cheverra – 1980 PPG Pace Car

The first ever PPG Pace Car.
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Mar 21, 2019

Dodge Daytona – 1984 PPG Pace Car

This one-off Daytona fetched $7k at auction in 2016.
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Mar 15, 2019

Mercedes Benz C43 AMG (Purple/Orange) – 1998 PPG Pace Car

1 of 2 nearly identical C43 Pace Cars. This one lives on in a private collection. read more

Mar 14, 2019

Mercedes Benz C43 AMG (Orange/Purple) – 1998 PPG Pace Car

1 of 2 nearly identical C43 Pace Cars. Unfortunately, this one is no longer with us.   read more

Mar 14, 2019

Cadillac Seville – 1987 PPG Safety Car

This sleeper is said to be good for 150 mph!
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Mar 13, 2019

Ford Thunderbird – 1984 PPG Pace Car

This Thunderbird was modified by Jack Roush himself.
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Mar 13, 2019

Ford Contour SVT (Purple) – 1998 PPG Pace Car

One of three Contour SVT PPG Pace Cars. This one features 3-Stage iridescent purple paint.
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Mar 13, 2019

Nissan Maxima – 1997 PPG Pace Car

Sorry for the low quality picture- it’s the only one on the internet.

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Mar 13, 2019

Ford Mustang Cobra (Green) – 1994 PPG Pace Car

Legend has it that this Mustang crashed into a barrier at Cleveland. read more

Mar 09, 2019

Cadillac Allante – 1992 PPG Pace Car

Unfortunately, this Pace Car met the crusher… UPDATE – or was it sold? read more

Mar 07, 2019

Dodge Ram – 1996 PPG Pace Truck

This one-of-a-kind Dodge Ram is now privately owned by an enthusiast.
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Mar 06, 2019

Ford Mustang SVO – 1986 PPG Pace Car

This SVO supposedly had a big block V8 under the hood, in place of the turbo 2.3 4 cyl.
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Mar 05, 2019

Pontiac Fiero GTP (Green) – 1985 PPG Pace Car

One of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team.  read more

Mar 05, 2019

Chevrolet Corvette – 1986 PPG Pace Car

1986 brought a convertible to the Corvette lineup, as well as an Official Pace Car .

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Mar 04, 2019

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – 1993 PPG Pace Car

Impossible to determine due to lack of documentation, this Z28 Pace Car may have been transformed into THIS Z28 Pace Car.

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Mar 04, 2019

Chrysler LeBaron – 1987 PPG Pace Car

This mystery LeBaron was sought after by Mopar enthusiasts for years, and is now owned by one.

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Mar 02, 2019

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (Gold) – 1988 PPG Pace Car

This one has been retired to a private collection.  read more

Feb 28, 2019

Dodge Viper GTS – 1999 PPG Pace Car

This V10 Viper comes close to being the most powerful PPG Pace Car, after the 1995 Lamborghini Diablo.

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Feb 26, 2019

AMC AMX Turbo – 1981 PPG Pace Car

This one-of-one custom AMX, based on the Spirit, featured a turbocharged & fuel injected inline 6, producing 450 HP.

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Feb 23, 2019

Honda Integra Type R – 1999 PPG Pace Car

This right-hand-drive Honda/Integra Type R was used in Australia.

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Feb 23, 2019

Ford Falcon – 1994 PPG Pace Car

A PPG Pace Car from down under. read more

Feb 22, 2019

Pontiac Fiero GTP (Blue) – 1985 PPG Pace Car

One of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team.  read more

Feb 22, 2019

BMW M Coupe – 1999 PPG Pace Car

Now privately owned, this ///M Pace Car still sees occasional track time. read more

Feb 21, 2019

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Purple) – 1995 PPG Pace Car

This Corvette was displayed at the 1995 SEMA Show, but sadly scrapped in 2000.

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Feb 21, 2019

Dodge Mirada – 1980 PPG Pace Car

Long gone, but not forgotten.

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Feb 19, 2019

Oldsmobile Omega – 1981 PPG Pace Car

This one is alive and found a new owner in 2020!

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Feb 17, 2019

Lamborghini Diablo (Gold) – 1995 PPG Pace Car

Sporting nearly two-thirds the horsepower of an Indy car, the Lamborghini Diablo was the most powerful PPG Pace Car at the time.

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Feb 15, 2019

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione – 1992 PPG Pace Car

Driven by Johnny Rutherford in Nazarath, Pennsylvania.  read more

Feb 13, 2019

Ford Contour SVT (Gold) – 1998 PPG Pace Car

One of three Contour SVT PPG Pace Cars, chassis build # 0007 wears custom PPG Gold paint.
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Feb 05, 2019

Mercury LN7 – 1981 PPG Pace Car

Jack Roush, SVO and ASC got together to build this one-off, turbocharged LN7. read more

Feb 01, 2019

Renault Alpine – 1985 PPG Pace Car

A one-off custom concept, based on the Alpine A310. read more

Feb 01, 2019

Acura NSX-T – 1995 PPG Pace Car

This NSX-T wears PPG’s Chili Red paint. read more

Feb 01, 2019

AMC AMX – 1980 PPG Pace Car

One of the original 4 PPG Pace Cars.   read more

Feb 01, 2019

Lincoln Mark VII – 1984 PPG Pace Car

This was no ordinary Lincoln Mark VII: T-tops, raked windshield, and a 465 HP V8. read more

Feb 01, 2019

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – 1993 PPG Pace Car

Other than being sold for $16.5k at a Barrett Jackson auction, this Pace Car has gone off-grid.  read more

Jan 31, 2019

Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible – 1997 PPG Pace Car

This custom Sebring wears PPG’s Candy Pearlescent Blue paint.  read more

Jan 31, 2019

Cadillac Catera – 1997 PPG Pace Car

The Caddy that zigs… even more.  read more

Jan 30, 2019

Lexus GS 400 – 1999 PPG Pace Car

A later addition to the PPG Pace Car program, there is little known information on this Lexus GS400. read more

Jan 30, 2019

BMW E36 M3 – 1995 PPG Pace Car

You’re looking at the first ever E36 M3 built for the US market. read more

Jan 30, 2019

Ford Mustang Cobra – 1999 PPG Pace Car

It’s for sale!  read more

Jan 23, 2019

Nissan Maxima – 2000 PPG Pace Car

Supercharged by Stillen, this Maxima pushes 300 HP. It’s for sale as of March 2019. read more

Jan 21, 2019

Pontiac Firebird – 1994/1995 PPG Pace Car

This one-off Pontiac Firebird convertible wears PPG’s Sunglow Paint. read more

Jan 19, 2019

Honda Prelude – 1992 PPG Pace Car

A 4th generation Prelude Pace Car, forgotten by the internet.

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Jan 15, 2019

Buick Regal GNX – 1987 PPG Pace Car

No photographs of this car could be found, except for the original sign.   read more

Jan 11, 2019

Buick Reatta – 1988 PPG Pace Car

This one-off Reatta is a piece of Buick history, with its custom ground effects and Root Beer pearl paint.

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Jan 07, 2019

Mercedes C36 AMG – 1997 PPG Pace Car

This Pace Car served as a medical emergency car in 1997 FIA GT races.
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Jan 01, 2019

Mercedes AMG S600 Coupe – 1998 PPG Pace Car

Powered by a 500 HP V12. read more

Jan 01, 2019
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