Mario Andretti Pace Car for sale!!!

396L35 · #1 07-29-2004, 10:14 PM

There is an add in the Hemmings Sept. 04 edition for Mario Andretti's Pace Car... Its in Cal. and the phone #562-432-2088 the price is $175,000.00.. I thought someone might be interested... Mark

AutoInsane · #2 07-29-2004, 10:24 PM

I tried searching the Hemmings on line site but could not find the car.

**Charley Lillard** · #3 07-29-2004, 10:45 PM

I was offered that car a couple months ago and was told it was in Ca. but at GM at Carlisle there was a car on display that was supposed to be the Mario car and it was also for sale but from the East. ???? Are there two cars with the same claim ?

Chevy454 · #4 07-30-2004, 12:06 AM

I saw an ad the other day, but can't remember where, for a Mario car (I believe it was a Pace car), and it stated that "it could have possibly been ordered by Mario Andretti"...you had to read to see it in the description, but it just struck me as funny.

JChlupsa · #5 07-30-2004, 12:20 AM

If its the true one its the #3 Pace Car that was awarded to Mario after the race. Should have a plaque stating that fact mounted on the car, but then again I have heard it was removed since the owner at the time didnt like the way it looked

396L35 · #6 07-30-2004, 01:57 AM

The add also said it had documents to prove his claim.... I don't know I just seen it today. Jeff your right about the car if it is real then it was the one that was awarded to Mario after the race.. Mark

**Mr70** · #7 07-30-2004, 02:04 AM

Didn't Hoppers book have more details about Mario Andrettis' 1969 Camaro Pace Car,like VIN# etc.?
I can't even find that book anymore,as it is out of print.

396L35 · #8 07-30-2004, 02:15 AM

Here is some reading for you Rick.. http://www.holisticpage.com/camaro/camaros/69pace.htm

396L35 · #9 07-30-2004, 02:25 AM

Has anyone called this phone #562-432-2088.... I would but I'm at work until 1:00 am, Charley/Jeff are you busy, if so, I will call in the morning... Mark

Canucklehead · #10 08-01-2004, 07:22 AM

I remember the seeing the add. If i remember it correctly his description was that this was one of the media cars that was signed by mario. He talked about the mario car and made it sound like it was his car, but if you read between the lines it was a media car. I believe i saw it on e-bay also.

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