GM Sending 11 Indy 500 Pace Cars To Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

GM is gearing up to sell several vehicles from the GM Heritage Collection, offering up 11 official Indy 500 pace cars at an upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction. The lots include multiple examples of the Corvette, as well as several other Chevy, Buick, and Pontiac vehicles. The Barrett-Jackson event will get underway this weekend at WestWorld Scottsdale, Arizona, running between January 18^th and 26^th.

The vehicles set to hit the block represent several decades of Indy 500 history, with the model years on offer ranging between 1982 and 2019, offering enthusiasts a unique opportunity to take home a slice of GM motorsport history. All vehicles will be sold at no reserve.

Some of the highlights include the 2012 Chevy Corvette ZR1 (Lot #727.1) that served as the official pace car for the 2013 Indianapolis 500, featuring the 60^th Anniversary Package with Blue Diamond leather, suede accents, and full-length Pearl Silver Blue racing stripes. There’s also the 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport (Lot #727) driven by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the 2019 Indy 500, finished in Long Beach Red Metallic and powered by 460 horsepower.

Further highlights include the 1998 Chevy Corvette (Lot #409.1) that served as the first pace car equipped with Active Handling chassis control, a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (Lot #26) sporting custom graphics, a roll cage, and other safety enhancements, and a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo (Lot #27) with a turbocharged V6 producing 250 horsepower and capable of running to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.

One of the older models on offer is a 1983 Buick Riviera Convertible (Lot #26.1) powered by a 410-horsepower engine and sporting custom two-tone paint.

To note, all 11 cars will be sold as scrap titles, and will not be road legal.

The event gets will kick off on January 17^th with a live performance by Sammy Hagar and Friends for the second annual “Rock the Block” concert series. Tickets, hospitality packages, and registration for bidding or vehicle consignment are available now.