'79 Indy pace car Arizona edition???

[gregpro50]

I was talking with someone the other day who was telling me that years ago he had an opportunity to buy a '79 Indy Pace car Arizona edition. Apparantly by what I was told the only difference between this supposed Arizona edition and a regular pace car was that it was painted black from the side-stripes up. Now normally I would think this guy was FOS but the funny thing is that years ago I remember seeing a pace car that was painted this way and I thought it was strange. I did a search on it but didnt have any luck. I'm not even sure its called an Arizona edition if it even exists at all.

Anyone ever seen one similar to what I describe or heard of it?

[evlgt85]

Well, I'm in Arizona and haven't seen nor heard of one. Doesn't mean it doesn't exist, but...um...there are some unusual stories that get created one way or another over the years.

[TL TTop Coupe]

Would be a cool car to see, if it does exist.

[83sixer]

Here's a crappy Photoshop I did. Is this what you're thinking of?

[gregpro50]

Yes I saw one just like that except the decals were applied over the black. I dont know if it is called an arizona edition or what but its driving me nuts that he mentioned a car like that and I happened to see one that way a few years ago.

[MurPHy]

Probably a dealership in Arizona that offered a "special" paintjob for Pace Cars. Similar to how the High Country Special and California Special Mustangs were made.

[83sixer]

I think it would look good, personally. If anyone has even a crappy picture of a real one, please post it up.