National Corvette Museum

[barno68]

I have been stuck in Radcliff, Ky for the summer so have been trying to make good use of my time. Have hit a number of the distilleries along Bourbon Trail, done the cave thing at Mammoth National Park and now... Visited the National Corvette Museum at Bowling Green, Ky. It is directly across the street from the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, which I also toured.

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The plant was a great experience, it is amazing how quickly they put a car together. The crazy thing was seeing four cars coming down the line, all different options; a Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport and a regular coupe. No pictures allowed unfortunately.

The museum is worth the visit if you are in the area. It has some great displays, history, and a number of concept and design cars. They also have a great buyers program- add the museum pickup code to your car order and it will be delivered to the museum for your pickup, to include a special plant tour. I am told that sometimes you can visit the plant when it is being build and can be the first to start it at the end of the line before going to the testing rack.

These are cars waiting to be picked up at the museum.
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Some might recognize this one, it was a C6 test vehicle that spent its last trip in Alaska.
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Astro I and II design cars (1968).
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Brent

[ITLBTU]

If I ever can afford to buy a "brand New" vette, I'm going to get the option that allows you to watch your car being built and then drive it home.

Hopefully gov motors doesn't kill it.

[bingham72]

MAN DOWN :) Did you get to take home the rejects?




https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/07/070709142100-1.jpg

The plant was a great experience, it is amazing how quickly they put a car together. The crazy thing was seeing four cars coming down the line, all different options; a Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport and a regular coupe. No pictures allowed unfortunately.

The museum is worth the visit if you are in the area. It has some great displays, history, and a number of concept and design cars. They also have a great buyers program- add the museum pickup code to your car order and it will be delivered to the museum for your pickup, to include a special plant tour. I am told that sometimes you can visit the plant when it is being build and can be the first to start it at the end of the line before going to the testing rack.

These are cars waiting to be picked up at the museum.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/07/072909101400-1.jpg


Buying a brand new Corvette and taking delivery is my dream. Hopefully, I can do it for a landmark date., 40, 50 or retirement.