Need help gathering info on '81 Regal Pace Car

[adoldfield]

I recently purchased a 37,000 mile '81 Regal Indy 500 pace car edition, complete and unrestored, but with little paperwork. I have read what I can find on the internet, but still have need to verify some of the info that's "out there." Such as, exactly how many pace car replicas were produced by Buick? Most sources say 150, but a couple other numbers are floating around. Also, most sources say all of the 150 factory replicas were used at the track as festival cars, but I can't find a definitive source to confirm. Looking for any help you can render or suggestions on sources to nail down as many facts as possible. Thank you!

Alan Oldfield

BCA #15140

[BUICK RACER]

Alan, Have you called Heather at the Buick Gallery? at the Sloan Museum?

[adoldfield]

Alan, Have you called Heather at the Buick Gallery? at the Sloan Museum?

Great suggestion, Roberta! Thanks

[adoldfield]

another good idea! Thank you, Al!

[Thriller]

Alan - I've closed down my e-mail program for the night, but need to remember to ask you a question or two about the '76...I may be able to find the info otherwise, but probably quickest to ask you.

[Barney Eaton]

Here is a pretty good link that says 150 and there is a registry. BEFORE BLACK - 1981 Regal Indy Pace Car

Collectible Automobile published a special edition on Indy Pace Cars in June of 1997 but there are no production numbers listed for many of the cars, including the 1981 Regal

[adoldfield]

Thanks Barney! Alan