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15 Factory Mistake Cars That Accidentally Became Collector Legends

6. 1978 Corvette Pace Car Edition Paint Flaw

6. 1978 Corvette Pace Car Edition Paint Flaw
A 1978 Corvette Pace Car shows off its iconic graphics, but the mismatched paint draws curious glances. | Image from www.hippopx.com (Creative Commons Licensed)

The 1978 Corvette Pace Car Edition is iconic, but some left the factory with a mismatched silver-over-black paint scheme due to a production error. These paint flaws resulted in odd color transitions and unique panel shades, making them stand out from standard Pace Cars. Today, these accidental paint oddities are highly prized by collectors for their rarity and backstory.
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