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Corvettes Pace the Indy 500 a record ten times since 1978.

"The Indy 500 race is arguably the most popular race in motorsports. Early in '78 the Corvette world went wild with speculation when news was released that the Corvette would be the Indy 500 pace car, and that replicas would be available. Priced at what was then a mind-boggling $13,653, some buyers paid as much as $25,000 to grab a piece of Corvette history!

Eight years later, the Corvette was again chosen to pace the '86 Indy 500. But this time, Chevrolet trumped speculators and designated all '86 Corvette roadsters as "pace car replicas." Since then, Corvette Pace Car-replicas have been limited-production cars and are highly collectible.

Many years ago, Indy 500 pace cars were performance-enhanced versions of their production cousins. Since the arrival of the C5s, stock Vettes have been more than up to the job. To date, Corvettes have paced the Indy 500 a record ten races. How fitting it is that "the greatest spectacle in motor racing" has honored America's favorite sports car, the Corvette, so many times!" - K.Scott Teeters

PRESS RELEASE - Artist K. Scott Teeters Salutes the Indy 500 Corvette Pace Cars with his "Corvette Pace Cars Tribute"

Beautiful Color Giclee Prints

Over the years, automotive artist and car columnist, K. Scott Teeters has chronicled the individual Corvette pace cars that have celebrated the start of the famous Indianapolis 500 racing series. You are going to enjoy excerpts from his past Vette Magazine articles right here along with some of the great Corvette art that Scott has created to honor the Corvette Indy 500 pace cars.

The BIG NEWS? You have come to enjoy the black and white pen and ink renderings of Corvettes that Scott has created for Vette Magazine for over twelve years. From time to time you have seen his beautiful color art renderings as well. Scott has outdone himself with his latest "Tribute" art!

Scott's company, Free Spirit Enterprises, LLC introduces a line of 12 new color giclee prints to honor the 11 Corvette Pace cars that have participated in the popular Indy 500.
The Chevrolet Corvette has the distinct honor of being chosen to pace the Indy 500 a record ten times since 1978. The "Corvette Pace Cars Tribute" color giclee series includes the 1978, 1986, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & the two 2008 Corvette Pace Cars. This amazing color print series depicts all 11 Corvette Pace Cars - the 6 production versions and 5 one-off Corvette Pace Cars that were not offered as replica options for new Corvette buyers.

Here are really cool color prints of the Pace Cars - Courtesy of Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

Corvette Pace Car Tribute by K. Scott Teeters

The Color Giclee Montage as seen in Vette magazine. Available in four sizes - see below for details. Or you can visit The Illustrated Corvette Series Website to make a purchase.

Each Vibrant Giclee Corvette Pace Car Print is Signed by the Artist

And numbered in a series of 500

Each vibrant giclee Corvette Pace Car print is created on high quality Summerset Watercolor Paper, is signed by the artist, and numbered in a series of 500. You may request specific numbered prints and they will be provided if still available.

Prints are available in 4 sizes:

11" x 17" (image size 9.5" x 12") - $99.95 + $4.95 S&H
20" x 23" (image size 14.25" x 18") - $199.95 + $12 S&H
25" x 30" (image size 19.8" x 25") - $299.95 + $25 S&H
33" x 40" (image size 27" x 35") - $499.95 + $35 S&H

What is "giclee"?
Giclee (pronounced gee'clay) is a French term meaning to spray or squirt, which is how an inkjet printer works. However, it is not the same as a standard desktop inkjet printer.
High quality, professional use, Giclee printers use special light-fast inks, which, if kept out of the sun, will remain true for up to 25 years. The image has all the tonalities and hues of the original color artwork.

These prints will make an excellent gift for your favorite Corvette person.

The new Corvette pace car prints and Scott's Corvette art collection are available at www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com. Feel free to call 1-800-858-6670 to place an order or to ask questions.

1978 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

1978 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: 6,502
Approximate Price New: $13,653.
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

1986 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

1986 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: 7,315
Approximate Price New: $32,032
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

1995 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

1995 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: 527
Approximate Price New: $46,481
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

1998 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

1998 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: 1,163
Approximate Price New: $49,464
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

2003 Indy 500 2003 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

2003 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: No Production Version
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

2004 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

2004 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: No Production Version
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

2005 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

2005 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: No Production Version
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

2006 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

2006 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: No Production Version
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

2007 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

2007 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: 500
Approximate Price New: $68,245
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

2008 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

2008 Corvette Pace Car
Total Produced: 500
Approximate Price New: $68,160
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

2008 Indy 500 Corvette E85 Pace Car Print

by Corvette Artist, K. Scott Teeters

2008 Corvette E85 Pace Car
Total Produced: No Production Version
www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com

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Did You Know?

Corvette Pace Cars do not need engine enhancements to be up to the high-speed challenge of pacing Indy 500 cars.

Unlike the olden days of Indy 500 pace cars, from at least 1995 forward, Corvette Pace Cars did not need any engine enhancements to be up to the high-speed challenge of pacing Indy cars with a street car. The only changes made to Corvettes for pace car duty is the addition of a roll bar, strobe lights, and a few other very minor details.

Corvettes don't only pace the Indy 500. Corvette Pace Cars have worked the Daytona 500, All State 500, and many other races. Once in a while those cars show up at auction, but it's not often because unlike the Corvette Pace Car replicas, the other pace car Corvettes usually number less than a handful, making them quite rare. - the Corvette Guy, K. Scott Teeters

The new Corvette pace car prints and Scott's Corvette art collection are available at www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com. Feel free to call 1-800-858-6670 to place an order or to ask questions.

I love feedback. What do you think of my lens? Enough Info? Enjoy the Color prints?

Are you an Indy 500 Racing Fan? Or are you a Corvette Fan? Both?

I encourage you to share your views and opinions so that I can create enjoyable and entertaining lenses for my fans!

WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE INDY 500 CORVETTE PACE CAR AND WHY?

The Ethanol Pace Car? The 1978 Pace Car? Other?

Enjoy more corvette art at www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com.

  • CorvetteGuy427 Aug 22, 2009 @ 10:53 am | in reply to kiwisoutback | delete
    Hello Kiwi,

    Thank you for the kind comments. I will look into a way to accomplish the purchase links. In the meantime this is useful information for purchasing interests:

    The new Corvette pace car prints and Scott's Corvette art collection are available at www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com. Feel free to call 1-800-858-6670 to place an order or to ask questions.
  • kiwisoutback Aug 22, 2009 @ 7:40 am | delete
    Great looking prints, you've done a great job on this lens! You have quite a talent. Is there any way you can link to where to purchase these prints underneath each print? Squid Angel blessed!
  • lakern26 Aug 7, 2009 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Very nice lens! It has a lot of good solid content and beautiful prints. 5*
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Hi, I'm K Scott Teeters. You know me as the Corvette Automotive Artist and Writer, featured in Vette Magazine with The Illustrated Corvette Series.
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