Corvettes for Sale: One of 12 Inaugural Brickyard 400 1994 Corvette with 1,400 Original Miles

Corvette’s long relationship with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway began in 1978 with the first Indy 500 Pace Car.

But the brand’s racing event résumé stretches beyond the 500. In 1994, Chevrolet supplied 25 Corvette convertibles for the inaugural Brickyard 400—13 in red, 12 in black—used as parade and festival cars to shuttle NASCAR drivers around the track in front of a sold out crowd.

Now, one of those 12 black-on-black Brickyard cars has surfaced on Craigslist in Kennewick, Washington, with an asking price of $40,500. And it’s a time capsule.

“At least the decal package used on this car is not as ugly as some of the Indy 500 pace car Corvettes of the same time period,” one enthusiast joked. “Looking at you ’95 and ’98.”

The seller describes the car as a 1,410 mile, two owner survivor that has never seen rain. It’s been garage kept, shown at local events in eastern Washington, and still wears its pristine original tires and wheels. Aside from a replacement 12 volt battery, the car remains untouched.

Inside, the black leather looks showroom fresh. Outside, the black paint and gold Brickyard graphics give it a subtle, classy presence—far more restrained than some of the louder pace car packages of the era.

“This is a lot of money for an obscure pace car that is a totally stock ’94,” another commenter noted, “but it does only have 1,400 miles.”

According to the seller, all 25 Brickyard Corvettes were shipped from Bowling Green to the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Two cars received decals there; the remaining 23 were sent to local Chevrolet dealers for graphics installation. Each car also carried a removable windshield number so fans could identify the driver during the parade lap—this particular car’s number is no longer with it.

“This was a parade car, likely a courtesy car for dignitaries,” longtime Corvette observer gbvette62 explained. “Its only time on track would’ve been before the race, doing a slow lap with a NASCAR driver sitting on the rear deck waving.”

He also clarified a detail from the listing:

“The seller probably meant 350 engine, not 350 horsepower. A 1994 LT1 made 300 hp. Even the actual pace cars weren’t modified—they didn’t need to be.”

The seller says the car comes with a three ring binder, manual, and supporting documents—exactly the kind of documentation collectors crave when dealing with limited run event cars. For many buyers, the paperwork is as important as the car itself.

Hagerty values a concours condition 1994 automatic convertible at $38,600, meaning this Brickyard example carries a modest premium for its history.

“Nice car, interesting story, but I don’t know if the stickers are worth another two grand,” gbvette62 added.

The Brickyard 400 was a landmark moment—the first NASCAR race ever held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the first race of any kind besides the Indy 500 there. Second-year driver Jeff Gordon, just 22 back then, wound up winning the race before the largest crowd in NASCAR history. These Corvettes weren’t pace cars; they were part of the spectacle, the pageantry, the showmanship that made the inaugural event feel monumental.

For collectors who chase event used Corvettes, this one checks the boxes:

• Limited production
• Documented history
• Ultra low miles
• Preserved condition
• Tied to a major motorsports milestone

And if you’re planning to see it in person, the seller says it will appear at Cool Desert Nights at the end of June.

Of course, not every comment was reverent. One reader chimed in with a reminder of C4 ownership reality:

“Have fun replacing the Optispark on these.”

Special event Corvettes have always drawn a certain kind of collector—the ones who appreciate the stories as much as the sheet metal. This 1994 BY400 convertible isn’t just a low mile C4; it’s a preserved artifact from a historic NASCAR debut.

If you were adding a motorsports connected Corvette to your garage, would a Brickyard parade car earn a spot?

Source:
BarnFinds.com

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