1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car, Gateway Classic Cars Philadelphia - #171

To purchase this car or for more information: To view 3000 classic or exotics for sale: To sell your classic or exotic: call 856-599-4100 or visit Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is excited to welcome this unique 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car to its showroom located in West Deptford, NJ! It had been over a decade since the Ford Mustang was chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500 and in 1979, Ford debuted this special car to take on that exclusive duty. Formula 1 Champion Jackie Stewart piloted the pace car for the start of the 500, while 1960 Indy 500 Champ Jim Rathmann took over during caution periods throughout the race. To commemorate the race and Ford’s involvement, 10,479 pace cars were built at the Dearborn and San Jose Assembly plants. This beautiful survivor car was produced on April 18, 1979 in Dearborn and still wears its sharp pewter paint with bold stripes in Red and Vista Oran