Tag: ppg pace car
Chevrolet XT2 Concept – 1989 PPG Pace Car
After killing the El Camino and 20 years before Americans wanted a UTE, Chevrolet made this concept.
Dodge M4S Interceptor – 1986 PPG Pace Car
One of the most popular PPG Pace Cars, due to being driven by Charlie Sheen in the…
Dodge Daytona Turbo Z – 1983 PPG Pace Car
This Daytona reached a top speed of 173 MPH, powered by a boosted 2.2L.
Subaru SVX – 1992 PPG Pace Car
This Subaru SVX has a cult following among SVX owners.
Buick Wildcat Concept – 1985 PPG Pace Car
This functional concept car featured AWD, Carbon Fiber and a full glass canopy… in 1985!
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.
Ford Mustang Concept – 1983 PPG Pace Car
This early concept Mustang Pace Car now lives in Jack Roush’s Museum.
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.
AMC Renault 5 Turbo II – 1982 PPG Pace Car
This wide body, French Pace Car survived, was fully restored, and sold.
Toyota Camry Solara Coupe – 1999 PPG Pace Car
The paint scheme for this car was inspired by a children’s coloring contest.
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…
Ford Mustang – 1980 PPG Pace Car
This car was last seen in 2010, rusting away on private property, waiting to be restored.
Ford EXP – 1982 PPG Pace Car
This one-off wide body concept has little in common with the production EXP.
Twin Turbo V6 Chevrolet Corvette – 1981 PPG Pace Car
This prototype made over 100 more horsepower than the production 350 V8.
Pontiac Fiero GTP (Yellow) – 1985 PPG Pace Car
One of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team.
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,…
Buick Regal Grand Sport Convertible – 1993 PPG Pace Car
A one-off convertible conversion with a 2-piece removable hard top.
Renault 5 Aero Wedge Turbo – 1983 PPG Pace Car
A one-off custom concept with no known documentation.
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…
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.
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.
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…
Buick Skyhawk Turbo – 1982 PPG Pace Car
This one-off concept car can be seen at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Collection, in Cleveland, OH.
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Concept – 1983 PPG Pace Car
Students of the Art Center College of Design created this one-off, functional concept car.
Ford Falcon – 1992 PPG Pace Car
A PPG Pace Car from down under.
Cadillac Cimarron Dual Cowl Phaeton Concept – 1985 PPG Pace Car
This 4-Passenger, 4-Door, 2-Windshield concept featured technology from the future.
Buick LeSabre – 1984 PPG Staff Car
Two were supposedly built and one is accounted for.
Dodge Charger Concept – 1981 PPG Pace Car
Extensive aerodynamic engineering went into this concept and they topped it off with gullwing doors.
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.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera – 1983 PPG Pace Car
This concept was built to perform as good as it looked.
Honda Prelude VTi-R – 1997 PPG Pace Car
I’m unsure if PPG had a hand in this one, but it looks so.
Chrysler Le Baron Concept – 1989 PPG Pace Car
The Chrysler Le Baron never looked so good.
Dodge Stealth – 1991 PPG Pace Car
“Ain’t no Jap car gonna pace MY Indy 500!”
Ford Thunderbird – 1983 PPG Pace Car
Jack Roush had a hand in this PPG Pace Car concept and now it lives in his…
Lexus SC400 – 1992 PPG Pace Car
Another forgotten Pace Car with no documentation.
Dodge Omni 024 Charger 2.2 – 1981 PPG Pace Car
This one-off concept is still alive, in need of a restoration.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Blue) – 1991 PPG Pace Car
One of many Corvette PPG Pace Cars.
Pontiac Fiero GTP (Red) – 1985 PPG Pace Car
The only one of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team with a turbo –…
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo – 1990 PPG Pace Car
Unlike production cars, this 300ZX was Twin Turbo AND Convertible.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – 1985 PPG Pace Car
James Garner approved.
Lincoln Continental – 1984 PPG Safety Car
This Continental and the 1987 Seville were among the first 4-door Pace Cars.
Chevrolet Camaro Cheverra – 1980 PPG Pace Car
The first ever PPG Pace Car.
Dodge Daytona – 1984 PPG Pace Car
This one-off Daytona fetched $7k at auction in 2016.
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.
Cadillac Seville – 1987 PPG Safety Car
This sleeper is said to be good for 150 mph!
Ford Thunderbird – 1984 PPG Pace Car
This Thunderbird was modified by Jack Roush himself.
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.
Ford Mustang Cobra (Green) – 1994 PPG Pace Car
Legend has it that this Mustang crashed into a barrier at Cleveland.
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.
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…
Pontiac Fiero GTP (Green) – 1985 PPG Pace Car
One of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team.
Chevrolet Corvette – 1986 PPG Pace Car
1986 brought a convertible to the Corvette lineup, as well as an Official Pace Car .
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – 1993 PPG Pace Car
Impossible to determine due to lack of documentation, this Z28 Pace Car may have been transformed into…
Chrysler LeBaron – 1987 PPG Pace Car
This mystery LeBaron was sought after by Mopar enthusiasts for years, and is now owned by one.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (Gold) – 1988 PPG Pace Car
This one has been retired to a private collection.
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.
Pontiac Fiero GTP (Blue) – 1985 PPG Pace Car
One of six 1985 Fieros on the PPG Pace Car Team.
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.
Dodge Mirada – 1980 PPG Pace Car
Long gone, but not forgotten.
Oldsmobile Omega – 1981 PPG Pace Car
This one is alive and found a new owner in 2020!
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…
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.
Mercury LN7 – 1981 PPG Pace Car
Jack Roush, SVO and ASC got together to build this one-off, turbocharged LN7.
Renault Alpine – 1985 PPG Pace Car
A one-off custom concept, based on the Alpine A310.
Acura NSX-T – 1995 PPG Pace Car
This NSX-T wears PPG’s Chili Red paint.
AMC AMX – 1980 PPG Pace Car
One of the original 4 PPG Pace Cars.
Lincoln Mark VII – 1984 PPG Pace Car
This was no ordinary Lincoln Mark VII: T-tops, raked windshield, and a 465 HP V8.
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!
Nissan Maxima – 2000 PPG Pace Car
Supercharged by Stillen, this Maxima pushes 300 HP. It’s for sale as of March 2019.
Pontiac Firebird – 1994/1995 PPG Pace Car
This one-off Pontiac Firebird convertible wears PPG’s Sunglow Paint.
Honda Prelude – 1992 PPG Pace Car
A 4th generation Prelude Pace Car, forgotten by the internet.
Buick Regal GNX – 1987 PPG Pace Car
No photographs of this car could be found, except for the original sign.
Buick Reatta – 1988 PPG Pace Car
This one-off Reatta is a piece of Buick history, with its custom ground effects and Root Beer…
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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