National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
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National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
i heard about this on the news yesterday......
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Re: National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
I was always told if you build something over a big ole hole in the ground (cavern in this case) that you better have good insurance. Just glad it wasn't the mustang museum
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Re: National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
Insane. I am an avid hater of 'Vettes but no car deserves that. I'm sure they had good underground cavern insurance
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas
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Re: National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
1993 ZR-1 Spyder on loan from General Motorsuniquenamehere wrote:Wow... did they lose any rare corvettes? Thats crazy...
2009 ZR1 “Blue Devil” on loan from General Motors
The other six vehicles were owned by the National Corvette Museum including:
1962 Black Corvette
1984 PPG Pace Car
1992 White 1 Millionth Corvette
1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette
2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 Corvette
2009 White 1.5 Millionth Corvette
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What?? How can you not like a Vette? They sure did play a big role in the development of what is available today, correct?.?.gomachv wrote:Insane. I am an avid hater of 'Vettes but no car deserves that. I'm sure they had good underground cavern insurance
Not getting into anything here, I just like the looks and performance.
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I've sat in a few, we installed a few Prochargers and a turbo kit when I was working at the hot rod shop. I prefer a car you can sit comfortably in as both a driver and a passenger, and while they handle pretty well they just aren't my cup if tea. Plus I bleed blueDiamond Dave wrote:What?? How can you not like a Vette? They sure did play a big role in the development of what is available today, correct?.?.gomachv wrote:Insane. I am an avid hater of 'Vettes but no car deserves that. I'm sure they had good underground cavern insurance
Not getting into anything here, I just like the looks and performance.
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas
Factory Works website
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Re: National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
oh...don't get me wrong. I would love a vette. First I'd yank the drivetrain outta it and put in a ford drivetrain...top it off with a nice blue oval to put on the hood and rear valance
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Yikes! That can't be good for 'em...
The four speed '58 I got to drive once was fun, mainly because it gave you the impression that if you didn't respect it, it would bite you in the ass. But the '82 and '84 that my neighbor had, both automatics, were booooring. Like driving a Camaro with bad visibility.
Gotta respect a car that has been around as long as a Vette, however, especially from a big company like GM. Sad to see them lose a chunk of that history.
The four speed '58 I got to drive once was fun, mainly because it gave you the impression that if you didn't respect it, it would bite you in the ass. But the '82 and '84 that my neighbor had, both automatics, were booooring. Like driving a Camaro with bad visibility.
Gotta respect a car that has been around as long as a Vette, however, especially from a big company like GM. Sad to see them lose a chunk of that history.
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Re: National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
i love driving my dad's 66 coupe. 327/350hp, 4sp, manual steering. and if the right 68-73 comes along, i'll have my own. they're in more of a reasonable price range for me compared to the 63-67, and the 74-82....... the rubber bumpered cars would be a last resort for me, and would have to be a hell of a buy.
my dad's car is an unrestored survivor, with one repaint in the early 70's (original color). while it's respected for what it is, neither my dad or myself have any issue with putting it through it's paces.

my dad's car is an unrestored survivor, with one repaint in the early 70's (original color). while it's respected for what it is, neither my dad or myself have any issue with putting it through it's paces.

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The '62 is a shame, at least it looks repairable. I really only have an appreciation for the early years, after '71 you could push them all into a hole (especially the disco era though C4 Vettes).
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not a vette fan myself. (well i wouldnt say no to a split rear window stingray). But never against cars getting hurt, classic new someones fault or accident. Still hurts to see.
They did say a few had some close calls. LIke the only production 1983 vette.
They did say a few had some close calls. LIke the only production 1983 vette.
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