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Corvette's ties to New York sway owner to showcase classic collectibles at Buffalo transportation museum.

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Mike Terry

The $64.00 question is, are they on loan for the Museum to show to the people who come thru or are they donated or a gift to the Museum for them to have forever? There is a big difference and I do not see where it really says which it is.

bad man Barry White

IIRC, This particular Corvette was built for a fashion show. I wish there were more photos in this article to confirm. Its been a very long time since I read the article

ssmike56

Donated! Here's an excerpt from the Buffalo News story.

Four Corvettes revered by car buffs and worth a combined $6.3 million have been donated to the museum by the Yager Family Collection of Effingham, Ill.
"I'm pinching myself," said James T. Sandoro, founder and executive director of the museum. "It's the largest donation we've ever received. We've had fabulous cars donated, but nothing like this."
The four custom-made Corvettes, built under the legendary William Mitchell, General Motors' vice president of styling, are:

• 1964 New York World's Fair Mitchell Styling Corvette. The fuel-injected coupe includes enlarged front grille, large side exhaust, dual sport side-view mirrors, hood cut-out for raised fuel injection and 15 coats of candy apple red lacquer paint with matching interior.
• 1964 Corvette Styling Car. The car was specifically built for Chevrolet general manager and native Buffalonian Semon E. "Bunkie" Knudsen. Special features include custom-cast grille, unique front bumper treatment, custom high-back bucket seats and all-white leather trim.
• 1969 Elliot Forbes-Robinson #8. One of six factory-built L-88 lightweight Corvettes, this racing car went speeds of 200mphr at Daytona and won 46 of 49 starts in its heyday using a motor built in Tonawanda.
• 1962 Corvette #69 SCCA National Champion. This red racing car with yellow accents boasts a powerful, fuel-injected engine, heavy-duty brakes and special 4-speed transmission. The car retains its originally fabricated race modifications, including rollbar, exhaust system and oil cooler.

ssmike56

Forgot to add the link: http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/29/co...ng-car-museum/

MISTERZ06

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WoodyJohnson

The "1964 New York World's Fair" has got to rate as the most awesome Corvette I've ever seen. Awesome.

MISTERZ06

Went to the 1964 Worlds Fair many times - i was 15 and fell in love with Corvettes years before - But, my brain, now at 68, does not remember seeing them - glad i get to see them again

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