Camaro Exhibit Coming to Corvette Museum this Fall

[Blue Maro Demon]

INFO:
http://corvettemuseum.blogspot.com/2...-corvette.html

While you can see over 80 unique and rare Corvettes on display at the National Corvette Museum anytime, the Museum will also welcome some cool Camaros for your viewing pleasure this fall. October 1 through December 31 the Museum’s exhibit hall will include a dozen unique, fast and even rare examples of Corvette’s younger sibling.

Those who remember John Schnatter’s search for his long lost Camaro, (founder of Papa John’s Pizza) will enjoy seeing it on display as part of the exhibit. Schnatter had sold his beloved 1971 ½ Camaro Z28 in 1983 when his father’s tavern was on the verge of closing because of a bankruptcy. With the $2,800 he received for the car he was able to save their business and later launched the Papa John’s pizza empire. Schnatter says that for 26 years he wanted the car back, and in 2009 by offering a finder’s fee of $25,000 and $250,000 to purchase the car John was re-united with the Camaro.

Joining Papa John’s car is PGA golfer Kenny Perry’s 1969 Camaro, a 2001 Dale Earnhardt Camaro (1 of only 81 made), a 1987 1LE Prototype, a 2010 Indy 500 Pace Car, a 1968 Big Block plus several more head-turners.

Of course, the icing on the Camaro cake will come October 18-28 when the Museum welcomes “Bumblebee,” star of the Transformers films. The Camaro is one of the actual “autobots” used in the first and second Transformers movies (2007 and 2009), driven by actors Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox. The third film is currently in production and is set to release July 1, 2011 in 3-D.

Camaro lovers will have the opportunity to not only sit behind the wheel of a new Camaro, but also register to take one home! The Museum will be holding a fundraising raffle for a 2011 Black Camaro SS/RS and chances are only $10 each. The car features black leather interior, LS3 – 6.2L V8 engine with 426 horsepower, 6-speed manual transmission, silver stripe package, Hurst short-throw shifter, 20” aluminum polished wheels and more. The prize also includes a voucher to participate in a Bondurant 3-Day Driving School, valued at over $4,000! The drawing will be held in February of 2011 at the National Corvette Museum.

For the full Camaro-experience, a one-day Camaro/Firebird Classic event is planned during the exhibit. Saturday, October 23 will be packed with autocross, drag racing, a car show, poker run, BBQ lunch and more. Participant registration is all-inclusive at just $50 per person. Spectators/guests can pay just $20 for the lunch and museum admission. Event credential pick-up begins at 8am.

For more information on the exhibit and event, visit our website at http://www.corvettemuseum.org or call (800) 538-3883. The National Corvette Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Corvette’s past, present and future. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, the Museum is located at Exit 28 on I-65 in Bowling Green, KY.

[GreendaleSRT4]

Originally Posted by Blue Maro Demon

They are having a Camaro & Firebird Classic at the Corvette Museum in October here's the info for anyone interested.

I plan on being there as well. It is mentioned in the newest issue of the National Corvette Museum magazine. Rumor has it that the Transformers Camaro will be there.

A bit surprised this isn't a sticky...

Here's a quicky link:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/regist...ody/info.shtml

[CamaroScotty]

Transformers 'star' Bumblebee scheduled to make an appearance

While you can see over 80 unique and rare Corvettes on display at the National Corvette Museum anytime, the Museum will also welcome some cool Camaros for your viewing pleasure this fall. October 1 through December 31 the Museum’s exhibit hall will include a dozen unique, fast and even rare examples of Corvette’s younger sibling.

Those who remember John Schnatter’s search for his long lost Camaro, (founder of Papa John’s Pizza) will enjoy seeing it on display as part of the exhibit. Schnatter had sold his beloved 1971 ½ Camaro Z28 in 1983 when his father’s tavern was on the verge of closing because of a bankruptcy. With the $2,800 he received for the car he was able to save their business and later launched the Papa John’s pizza empire. Schnatter says that for 26 years he wanted the car back, and in 2009 by offering a finder’s fee of $25,000 and $250,000 to purchase the car John was re-united with the Camaro.

Joining Papa John’s car is PGA golfer Kenny Perry’s 1969 Camaro, a 2001 Dale Earnhardt Camaro (1 of only 81 made), a 1987 1LE Prototype, a 2010 Indy 500 Pace Car, a 1968 Big Block plus several more head-turners.

Of course, the icing on the Camaro cake will come October 18-28 when the Museum welcomes “Bumblebee,” star of the Transformers films. The Camaro is one of the actual “autobots” used in the first and second Transformers movies (2007 and 2009), driven by actors Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox. The third film is currently in production and is set to release July 1, 2011 in 3-D.

Camaro lovers will have the opportunity to not only sit behind the wheel of a new Camaro, but also register to take one home! The Museum will be holding a fundraising raffle for a 2011 Black Camaro SS/RS and chances are only $10 each. The car features black leather interior, LS3 – 6.2L V8 engine with 426 horsepower, 6-speed manual transmission, silver stripe package, Hurst short-throw shifter, 20” aluminum polished wheels and more. The prize also includes a voucher to participate in a Bondurant 3-Day Driving School, valued at over $4,000! The drawing will be held in February of 2011 at the National Corvette Museum.

For the full Camaro-experience, a one-day Camaro/Firebird Classic event is planned during the exhibit. Saturday, October 23 will be packed with autocross, drag racing, a car show, poker run, BBQ lunch and more. Participant registration is all-inclusive at just $50 per person. Spectators/guests can pay just $20 for the lunch and museum admission. Event credential pick-up begins at 8am.

For more information on the exhibit and event, visit our website at http://www.corvettemuseum.org or call (800) 538-3883.

The National Corvette Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Corvette’s past, present and future. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, the Museum is located at Exit 28 on I-65 in Bowling Green, KY.

[GreendaleSRT4]

I'm in.

As I told Camaro Scotty, here's a friendly link to those who are thinking of attending. Hotel info, discounts, places to visit, etc.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570793550-post5.html

[RubyCamaro]

Anyone who would be interested in having dinner at Ruby Tuesday on the 23rd in Bowling Green (the day of the meet at the Corvette Museum's Camaro exhibit) respond here or send me a PM, ASAP. I will need to get an estimate of the number of folks interested, to my daughter (a manager there) so she can see what kind of deal/discount we may be able to get (depends on number planning to go). They will also rope us off prime parking spaces & will need an approximate number for that. Also let me know what time you would want to meet. I will let you know details of any discount/deal they offer us and the time we will meet as soon as I know. There will be some limit on space (not a huge place).

[GATORJAK]

We'll be there. I'm trying to get a group from this area to cruise up with us! See ya'll there!

[TAG UR IT]

I wonder how many ya'll can get up there. I'd LOVE to see a HUGE Camaro5 convoy headed there to take over the place!!!

[GreendaleSRT4]

Yes, I know the event was cancelled, but I drove to Bowling Green anyway. Going to see the Camaro exhibit today (22nd) and maybe hit Mammoth Cave tomorrow. I will definitely take a lot of pictures.

Anybody interested in a meet up, e-mail my blackberry - jdembosky@wi.rr.com

-Jason

[GreendaleSRT4]

Here are my feeble attempts at taking pictures of the Camaros on display, including "Bumblebee". Although the sign reads it's from the first movie, the "look" is obviously from the second.

Enjoy!

http://jasondembosky.zenfolio.com/p136815997

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I wonder how many ya'll can get up there. I'd LOVE to see a HUGE Camaro5 convoy headed there to take over the place!!!

I'm going to be driving right by there next week on my way home to IL for christmas. I'll have to see if I can convince my wife to stop in for an hour or so.