Tuesday, April 10, 2007
1957 Plymouth Belvedere Time Capsule to be Unearthed
This isn't RV related but it's a great story I think you will enjoy... I did.
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The intriguing story began in the summer of 1957, when Oklahoma was celebrating 50 years of statehood. As part of Tulsa's celebration - or "Tulsarama" - civic leaders and business promoters decided to bury a brand-new, white and gold 1957 Plymouth Belvedere sports coupe in a concrete vault underneath the courthouse lawn. The Plymouth was chosen because at the time it was an advanced product of American industrial ingenuity. It was believed to possess the kind of lasting appeal that would remain in style for 50 years.
With much fanfare and hoopla, the beautiful new car was entombed on June 15, 1957. It will be disinterred in celebration of Oklahoma's Centennial on June 15 2007.
When Tulsa leaders dig up the car in a few months, they could be unearthing a potentially pricey piece of history. Although the automobile cost $2,000 50 years ago, it could be worth 50 times that amount if it's in good shape. Once free from its KCL-made plastic cocoon, excavators will find either a bag of rust or a well-protected and preserved pristine work of mechanical art. The old Belvedere had rear wings and curved features that made almost any car lover's heart throb.
Full Story...
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If I miss the ending to this story I hope one of you will remind me. - Steven
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The intriguing story began in the summer of 1957, when Oklahoma was celebrating 50 years of statehood. As part of Tulsa's celebration - or "Tulsarama" - civic leaders and business promoters decided to bury a brand-new, white and gold 1957 Plymouth Belvedere sports coupe in a concrete vault underneath the courthouse lawn. The Plymouth was chosen because at the time it was an advanced product of American industrial ingenuity. It was believed to possess the kind of lasting appeal that would remain in style for 50 years.
With much fanfare and hoopla, the beautiful new car was entombed on June 15, 1957. It will be disinterred in celebration of Oklahoma's Centennial on June 15 2007.
When Tulsa leaders dig up the car in a few months, they could be unearthing a potentially pricey piece of history. Although the automobile cost $2,000 50 years ago, it could be worth 50 times that amount if it's in good shape. Once free from its KCL-made plastic cocoon, excavators will find either a bag of rust or a well-protected and preserved pristine work of mechanical art. The old Belvedere had rear wings and curved features that made almost any car lover's heart throb.
Full Story...
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If I miss the ending to this story I hope one of you will remind me. - Steven
# posted by Steven Fletcher : 2:10 PM
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