GM begins restoration of sinkhole-damaged 1 millionth Corvette
Ten months after a sinkhole struck the National Corvette Museum, GM has started restoring the historic 1 millionth Corvette, a 1992 convertible, to its original condition.
General Motors has started work on restoring the one-millionth Chevrolet Corvette, a white 1992 convertible that was badly damaged when a sinkhole opened beneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky in February 2014. The car was one of eight Corvettes swallowed by the collapse, which struck at 5:44 a.m. on 12 February.
Ten months after the incident, GM designers and restoration specialists have begun the process of returning the milestone car to its original state. The restoration is expected to be challenging, given the extent of the damage and the car’s historical value. The 1 millionth Corvette was a museum centrepiece, and its recovery has been closely followed by enthusiasts and the wider motoring community.
Background: the sinkhole and its impact
The sinkhole caused significant structural damage to the museum’s Skydome area and left the affected vehicles in varying states of disrepair. While some Corvettes were deemed beyond practical restoration, GM committed to returning the one-millionth car to its former glory, recognising its symbolic importance to the brand and to Corvette fans.
