National Corvette Museum, Giant Sinkhole Formed, Corvettes Gone!!! (MERGED)
02-12-2014, 06:15 PM
#66
Le Mans Master
I can't believe the stupid attempts at humor being made in this thread. 
Thankfully no people were hurt, but as for the cars ... well ... a "repaired/salvage" one millionth Corvette (as just one example) is never going to be the same as an "all original, perfectly preserved" one millionth Corvette. Some of those cars were basically priceless for what they were. This is a very sad day for any real Corvette enthusiast.
Thankfully no people were hurt, but as for the cars ... well ... a "repaired/salvage" one millionth Corvette (as just one example) is never going to be the same as an "all original, perfectly preserved" one millionth Corvette. Some of those cars were basically priceless for what they were. This is a very sad day for any real Corvette enthusiast.
The sadder you are doesn't make you a bigger Corvette enthusiast.
02-12-2014, 08:59 PM
#70
Drifting
A tragedy, but thank the Lord no one was hurt.
I guess we'll find out now just how good NCM insurance coverage really is. Their recent ad proudly states they insure the cars there.
I wonder what the implications are, if any, for the assembly plant there.
I guess we'll find out now just how good NCM insurance coverage really is. Their recent ad proudly states they insure the cars there.
I wonder what the implications are, if any, for the assembly plant there.
02-12-2014, 09:23 PM
#72
That's sad day for the museum. ..the cars can be recovered but not loss of life, so thank God that this happened when museum wasn't open...I can't imagine what would happen if people or kids were present. I remember when I was there last year I walked in that area between those cars...next time I go ill watch my step..
02-12-2014, 10:07 PM
#73
Drifting
You guys act like they're your cars. **** happens. Thank God it wasn't open. The One millionth Corvette is no different than the one millionth and one Corvette. Keep it in perspective. The biggest issue is having to move the Museum.
The sadder you are doesn't make you a bigger Corvette enthusiast.
The sadder you are doesn't make you a bigger Corvette enthusiast.
02-12-2014, 11:00 PM
#74
Le Mans Master
My first thought was that after Biden announced that he wanted a new Corvette, the plant started to self-destruct. 
No worries... I am sure they were covered by NCM Collector Insurance. Since they are never driven and kept in the garage, they are protected.
No worries... I am sure they were covered by NCM Collector Insurance. Since they are never driven and kept in the garage, they are protected.
02-13-2014, 08:44 AM
#75
Race Director
02-13-2014, 08:58 AM
#76
Race Director
I agree....
The corvette community is damn lucky to have such a beautiful facility to gather. On top of the fact, that its growing more and more all the time. To see such a thing happen is a tragedy, and should sadden anyone who calls themselves a Corvette enthusiast.
I'm not saying we should mourn here, but shedding light on something that could be even more of a tragedy if the ground isn't safe...it's no laughing matter. This is serious. The museum is funded by the people, not by GM...they aren't backed by GM dollars and resources.
The money of Corvette enthusiasts built that room...any one of us who have been there contributed to that buildings existence because that's what your dollars do. I've spent thousands on raffles, at the bash auctions, visited too many times to count. I give generously to see this place survive, and it's in a temporary state of jeapordy.
The corvette community is damn lucky to have such a beautiful facility to gather. On top of the fact, that its growing more and more all the time. To see such a thing happen is a tragedy, and should sadden anyone who calls themselves a Corvette enthusiast.
I'm not saying we should mourn here, but shedding light on something that could be even more of a tragedy if the ground isn't safe...it's no laughing matter. This is serious. The museum is funded by the people, not by GM...they aren't backed by GM dollars and resources.
The money of Corvette enthusiasts built that room...any one of us who have been there contributed to that buildings existence because that's what your dollars do. I've spent thousands on raffles, at the bash auctions, visited too many times to count. I give generously to see this place survive, and it's in a temporary state of jeapordy.
I have been a Corvette lover for 40+ years. I'm not any less an enthusiast than anyone else because I learned how to keep my sense of humor when it matters.
Learning how to see the silver lining is an important skill to develop.
02-13-2014, 09:11 AM
#77
Le Mans Master
The truth is I understand exactly what has happened and it really has nothing to do with you.
02-13-2014, 09:45 AM
#79
Instructor
I would be surprised if this was less than a well built, by anyones standards, structure.
..... Just sayin'
Last edited by Drummingdad; 02-13-2014 at 08:19 PM. Reason: Spelling, my smart phone is an idiot
