Tag: 1990’s
Subaru SVX – 1992 PPG Pace Car
This Subaru SVX has a cult following among SVX owners.
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…
GMC Syclone – 1991 PPG Pace Truck
Faster than a Ferrari 348ts, yet lost the 1992 Indy 500 Pace Car bid to the Cadillac Allante.
Lotus Esprit – 1997 PPG Pace Car
Now privately owned, this Lotus Esprit Pace Car is street legal.
Lamborghini Diablo (Black) – 1995 PPG Pace Car
In 1995, this Lamborghini was the most powerful pace car in Indy Car’s 82-year history.
Buick Regal Grand Sport Convertible – 1993 PPG Pace Car
A one-off convertible conversion with a 2-piece removable hard top.
Ford Mustang Cobra (Red) – 1994 PPG Pace Car
An Indianapolis 500 pace car that actually paced the Indy 500.
Toyota Supra – 1995 PPG Pace Car
It doesn’t get much more 90’s than this Toyota Supra.
Ford Falcon – 1992 PPG Pace Car
A PPG Pace Car from down under.
Mazda RX-7 – PPG Pace Car
Now painted orange, the RX-7 is part of Mazda’s Heritage Collection.
Pontiac Grand Prix – 1997 PPG Pace Car
A less wide brother of the 300 GPX concept.
Ford Contour SVT (Green) – 1998 PPG Pace Car
The least internet-famous of the three Contour SVT PPG Pace Cars.
Dodge Stealth – 1991 PPG Pace Car
“Ain’t no Jap car gonna pace MY Indy 500!”
Lexus SC400 – 1992 PPG Pace Car
Another forgotten Pace Car with no documentation.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Blue) – 1991 PPG Pace Car
One of many Corvette PPG Pace Cars.
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo – 1990 PPG Pace Car
Unlike production cars, this 300ZX was Twin Turbo AND Convertible.
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.
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.
Ford Contour SVT (Purple) – 1998 PPG Pace Car
One of three Contour SVT PPG Pace Cars. This one features 3-Stage iridescent purple paint.
Nissan Maxima – 1997 PPG Pace Car
Sorry for the low quality picture- it’s the only one on the internet.
Cadillac Allante – 1992 PPG Pace Car
Unfortunately, this Pace Car met the crusher… UPDATE – or was it sold?
Dodge Ram – 1996 PPG Pace Truck
This one-of-a-kind Dodge Ram is now privately owned by an enthusiast.
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – 1993 PPG Pace Car
Impossible to determine due to lack of documentation, this Z28 Pace Car may have been transformed into…
Dodge Viper GTS – 1999 PPG Pace Car
This V10 Viper comes close to being the most powerful PPG Pace Car, after the 1995 Lamborghini…
Honda Integra Type R – 1999 PPG Pace Car
This right-hand-drive Honda/Integra Type R was used in Australia.
Ford Falcon – 1994 PPG Pace Car
A PPG Pace Car from down under.
BMW M Coupe – 1999 PPG Pace Car
Now privately owned, this ///M Pace Car still sees occasional track time.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Purple) – 1995 PPG Pace Car
This Corvette was displayed at the 1995 SEMA Show, but sadly scrapped in 2000.
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione – 1992 PPG Pace Car
Driven by Johnny Rutherford in Nazarath, Pennsylvania.
Ford Contour SVT (Gold) – 1998 PPG Pace Car
One of three Contour SVT PPG Pace Cars, chassis build # 0007 wears custom PPG Gold paint.
Acura NSX-T – 1995 PPG Pace Car
This NSX-T wears PPG’s Chili Red paint.
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.
Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible – 1997 PPG Pace Car
This custom Sebring wears PPG’s Candy Pearlescent Blue paint.
Cadillac Catera – 1997 PPG Pace Car
The Caddy that zigs… even more.
Lexus GS 400 – 1999 PPG Pace Car
A later addition to the PPG Pace Car program, there is little known information on this Lexus…
BMW E36 M3 – 1995 PPG Pace Car
You’re looking at the first ever E36 M3 built for the US market.
Ford Mustang Cobra – 1999 PPG Pace Car
It’s for sale!
Honda Prelude – 1992 PPG Pace Car
A 4th generation Prelude Pace Car, forgotten by the internet.
Mercedes C36 AMG – 1997 PPG Pace Car
This Pace Car served as a medical emergency car in 1997 FIA GT races.
Mercedes AMG S600 Coupe – 1998 PPG Pace Car
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