America's Performance Icon
In 2008, two historical celebrations will occur within the global automobile industry. The first is the centennial anniversary for American automotive powerhouse, General Motors. The second is the 55th year commemoration for one of GM’s most technologically advanced sports cars ever, the Corvette.
Since 1953, purchasing a Chevrolet Corvette has meant more than acquiring a mere sports car. Instead, America’s first sports car has given owners the opportunity to enter into an exclusive family. To commemorate this relationship, the National Corvette Museum (NCM) was established as an educational and research tool for owners, future owners, and enthusiasts alike.
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, NCM contains many exhibits which display priceless memorabilia throughout Corvette history. The goal of the museum is to illustrate why the car has come to be known as the most widely respected production sports car in the United States. While at the museum, spectators have the opportunity to experience Corvette history by touring the year-by-year model displays or by viewing timelines which show model release dates and historical production locations. These educational tools help the audience to visually connect the brand’s past to the present.
From these educational resources, visitors will take home numerous facts including the reality that only 300 Corvettes were produced in the original Flint, Michigan. plant before production grew incapable of consumer demands. Additionally, car fanatics will learn that most recently Corvette was awarded its own American holiday declared ‘National Corvette Day’ on June 30th. No where else in the world can these unique displays and supporting facts be seen.
Spectators can also view one of the highest honors in the Corvette family which includes having your name appear in the Corvette Hall of Fame. All of these historical figures have made a great impact on where the brand has gone throughout history. These names include, Harley Earl, the inventor and father of the Corvette. Darrel Bowlin had also been inducted as the mastermind behind the creation of the National Corvette Museum. In addition to these names, John Cafaro was more recently inducted as the Chief Designer of the Corvette C5 and is responsible for the production Corvette design from 1991 to present. With leaders such as these, it is no wonder this family and museum are globally admired.
In addition to these informative information, the museum also allows spectators to participate in various museum events including the popular NCM Xperience. This special opportunity allows Corvette owners to have their car displayed on the museum floor after a showroom detailing. This exclusive opportunity and many others are offered at NCM for the members of the Corvette family.
The National Corvette Museum continues to grow because of the generosity from Corvette enthusiasts around the world. Many have already purchased a part of history by having their names appear in the Walk of Fame Bricks appearing at the museum’s entrance. Currently, the museum is undergoing expansion efforts to offer more opportunities to the public. With the help of the museum, the Corvette continues to improve and inspire over its 55 year history.
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