National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Exhibit Finally Opens
Better late than never, right? On February 12, 2016, the National Corvette Museum finally opened its sinkhole exhibit, two years to the day that a freak sinkhole swallowed up and damaged several of the museum’s display vehicles. Helpful Hints: Check out these safe winter driving tips The attraction, called the Corvette Cave-In, comes after much […]
Hooray for America: National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Filled
The United States has spent the past year reeling from the tragedy that befell eight shining examples of America’s sports car—the iconic Corvette—on February 12, 2014 (#NeverForget). That was when eight classic Vettes were swallowed whole by a sinkhole that opened up at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The healing process began […]
National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Video Update Begins the Healing Process
Our long national nightmare is coming to an end. On February 12, 2014 (2/12/14: Never Forget), a sinkhole senselessly opened up at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, swallowing eight innocent Corvettes. In the midst of unbearable grief, it was suggested by some that the hole remain there forever, as a memorial to what was […]
It’ll Cost $3.2 Million to Fill the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over eight months since a sinkhole ripped apart a wing of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, swallowing eight iconic Corvettes. Since then, attendance to the museum has skyrocketed, with car enthusiasts from around the country flocking to the site to check out the recovered Corvettes, […]
National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Documentary Is a Thing
Capitalizing off your own tragedy isn’t a new trend; it’s just smart business. At least, the National Corvette Museum seems to think so. Following the sinkhole fiasco on February 12th of this year, in which eight classic Corvettes were destroyed, the museum turned the sinkhole into an exhibit and saw a huge spike in sales. Related: National […]
Final Decision Made on National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Cars
At last, a plan has been set in motion for the National Corvette Museum sinkhole cars, concerning their restoration. In total, eight Corvettes were affected by the sinkhole that opened in the Corvette Museum back in February of this year, but only three will be restored. The three National Corvette Museum sinkhole cars to be […]
Board Votes to Preserve the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
It’s official (kind of). Fourteen board members recently decided to preserve the National Corvette Museum sinkhole, which formed back in February, gobbling up eight important Corvettes in the process. Last month, the museum toyed with the idea of keeping the sinkhole on display permanently, as it has caused a huge influx in admissions over the […]
National Corvette Museum Sinkhole May Remain
The National Corvette Museum gained the world’s attention back in February when a giant sinkhole swallowed eight Corvettes, including six of the museum’s own cars and two donated by General Motors. The hole was 40 feet wide and 60 feet deep. After all eight Corvettes were successfully removed, they were put on display before they […]
Yup, the National Corvette Museum is Building a “Sensorama” Sinkhole Recreation
Strange as it may seem, the sinkhole collapse in the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome may be the best thing that ever happened to the NCM. Yes, the freak occurrence swallowed up eight Corvettes, and took lots of time and money to repair—but it also earned the museum a whole bunch of publicity, not to mention […]
Last Chance to See the Sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum This Week
So get your butt off the couch and down to Bowling Green
Following the crazy appearance of a sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in February of this year, Corvette fans from around the country flocked to the performance car Mecca to see the damaged Corvettes (eight in total) on display. The board of the museum temporarily kept the sinkhole in the Skydome intact, to demonstrate to […]
Sinkhole Swallows Eight Cars at National Corvette Museum
Early this morning, a sinkhole opened up beneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, resulting in damage to eight of the cars on display. According to an AP report, National Corvette Museum spokeswoman Kate Frassinelli said that six of the cars were owned by the museum, including a 1962 Corvette (black), 1984 PPG […]
3 Auto Museums You Can Visit Online
COVID-19 has made family outings and weekend activities come to an abrupt halt, but there are still plenty of ways to enrich your mind and have some fun — right from the comfort of your home. Many of the nation’s museums have made it possible to view their collections virtually, making for an exciting look […]
National Corvette Museum Purchases Over 200 Acres of Land for Future Expansion
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is currently one of the country’s most popular automotive destinations. Even after a sinkhole swallowed several of its Corvettes a few years back, the museum has only manged to grow larger and more popular. The National Corvette Museum just took a step toward even more expansion, as […]
National Corvette Museum Offers Free Admission to Federal Workers During the Government Shutdown
The partial shutdown of the United States government that began on Dec. 22 of last year has officially entered its 34th day. With the Senate rejecting two different proposals to reopen the government earlier today, there is no clear end in sight for what has become the longest U.S. government shutdown in the history of […]
Quick Refresher: This Is The Difference Between Potholes and Sinkholes
I had a bit of a chuckle today when I read a headline from The Buffalo News: “Pothole filling vehicle engulfed by sinkhole in Niagara Falls.” The specialty truck, which has a long attachment on the front and two large vats on the back, is pictured with its front end buried up to the wheel […]
Sinkhole Passes On Cars To Eat Brooklyn Man
We tend to talk a lot about sinkholes. Who can forget the legendary Bowling Green, Kentucky, sinkhole that ate a priceless collection of Chevrolet Corvettes at the National Corvette Museum in 2014? Sinkholes pop up a lot on streets and near houses, swallowing up cars and possessions. One sinkhole in Brooklyn with refined taste ignored […]
Maserati’s U.S. Headquarters Moves Into the Former Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Late last year, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, founded in 1999, unfortunately closed its doors to the public for the very last time. Right after the Chrysler-based museum ceased operation, it was reported that the building would be converted into some sort of office building for the Fiat Chrysler brand. Now we know precisely what kind […]
National Corvette Museum Adds Two Gorgeous ’60s Race Cars to Exhibits
Ah, the National Corvette Museum, home to an American icon that has been with us ever since Chevrolet revealed it at the New York Waldorf Astoria hotel back in January of 1953, and has been in Bowling Green ever since production was moved there in 1981. Now, as a part of the museum’s continually rotating […]