Chevy to oversee Corvette restorations from Museum

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 02-13-2014, 07:01 PM

After a massive sinkhole damaged a number of cars at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, Chevrolet is stepping in to oversee restoration of the vehicles.

General Motors Design in Warren will lead the project after the museum Corvettes are shipped.

“The vehicles at the National Corvette Museum are some of the most significant in automotive history,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president of General Motors Global Product Development, in a press release. “There can only be one 1-millionth Corvette ever built. We want to ensure as many of the damaged cars are restored as possible so fans from around the world can enjoy them when the Museum reopens.”

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OldJedi · 02-13-2014, 08:09 PM

That is great that Chevrolet is stepping up to restore these beautiful, significant cars that mark Corvette history. I am hoping that they can get all 8 cars back out of their temporary grave but I do not know how they can be extracted without dismantling the dome. I am sure that the best engineers will be brought in to help with the excavation.

Steve Dallas · 02-13-2014, 09:48 PM

Just read about this today.

I was curious how this would affect my museum delivery (hopefully in 2-3 months)?

Is the museum going to be shut down because of this or moved?

I'm currently in the Virgin Islands, so thought I'd check here first. May need to talk the dealer I ordered the car through if no one here knows yet.

OldJedi · 02-13-2014, 10:16 PM

Steve enjoy your vacation. Museum deliveries are not effected as of today. All areas of the museum are open as normal with the exception of the Hall of Fame Dome because of the sink hole problem. You should be in good shape for your delivery.

Steve Dallas · 02-13-2014, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

Steve enjoy your vacation. Museum deliveries are not effected as of today. All areas of the museum are open as normal with the exception of the Hall of Fame Dome because of the sink hole problem. You should be in good shape for your delivery.

Thanks much.

Steven Bell · 02-24-2014, 10:10 PM

Very cool that GM steps up on this.

02-13-2014, 08:09 PM	#2
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	That is great that Chevrolet is stepping up to restore these beautiful, significant cars that mark Corvette history. I am hoping that they can get all 8 cars back out of their temporary grave but I do not know how they can be extracted without dismantling the dome. I am sure that the best engineers will be brought in to help with the excavation. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

02-13-2014, 09:48 PM	#3
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Just read about this today. I was curious how this would affect my museum delivery (hopefully in 2-3 months)? Is the museum going to be shut down because of this or moved? I'm currently in the Virgin Islands, so thought I'd check here first. May need to talk the dealer I ordered the car through if no one here knows yet. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

02-13-2014, 10:16 PM	#4
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Steve enjoy your vacation. Museum deliveries are not effected as of today. All areas of the museum are open as normal with the exception of the Hall of Fame Dome because of the sink hole problem. You should be in good shape for your delivery. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

02-24-2014, 10:10 PM	#6
Steven Bell Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 162	Very cool that GM steps up on this.