Petersen Automotive Museum to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Corvette
11-14-2012, 04:39 PM
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Petersen Automotive Museum to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Corvette
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette “America’s Sports Car”, the Petersen Automotive Museum is hosting two days of entertaining events and educational exhibits. On March 1&2, 2013, the Petersen will be filled with fabulous Corvette race cars, historic concept cars and rare production models, along with experts and icons from Corvette’s sixty year history.
Event highlights include:
Corvette 60th Anniversary Gala- Enjoy an evening you will never forget with cocktails, dinner, memorabilia auction, and panel discussion with some of the biggest names in Corvette history who will share their unique perspectives on the impact this special car has made by answering the question, “What does the Corvette mean to you?”
Corvette Day Car Show- See 500 Corvettes of all years in the Petersen parking structure from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Registered participants will receive a limited edition commemorative medallion made especially for this event courtesy of Mid America Motorworks.
Corvette Values Seminar-What’s your Corvette worth in today’s market, and how will it perform as an investment in the future? Corvette Racing Panel Discussion- Several legendary figures from Corvette racing history will talk about the car’s illustrious racing heritage.
Corvette Restoration Seminar- Learn restoration tips and techniques from the pros.
An exhibit inside the museum will feature the rarest and finest examples from each generation of Corvette including the very first Corvette “EX-122”. “When the Corvette was first introduced as a concept, the public went wild for its beautiful curves and the carefree lifestyle that it represented. That enthusiasm hasn’t waned. Sixty years later, it is stronger than ever,” said Leslie Kendall, Chief Curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Two very special Corvettes will come from Mid America Motorworks for the display –CERV I and the 1964 New York World’s Fair car. “Mid America Motorworks’ relationship with the Petersen Museum goes back many years. We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to work with the Petersen and the Corvette community of Greater California for Corvette’s 60th Anniversary. There’s no better place to celebrate America’s Sports Car,” said Mike Yager, founder and Chief Cheerleader of Mid America Motorworks.
Several Corvette prototypes and race cars will be on display including:
1953 EX-122
1959 Corvette Italia by Scaglietti
1960 CERV I
1964 “World’s Fair” Corvette
1963 Grand Sport 1
1968 “Sundowner” Bonneville racer
And many more!
For more info and registration go to corvetteday.org
Proceeds from Corvette Day activities will go toward supporting the Petersen Automotive Museum’s educational programming. Register your Corvette or buy tickets on line at www.CorvetteDay.org, or call (323) 964-6325. Some events have limited availability and will sell out. The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. The Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, California 90036. Admission prices are $12 for general admission adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students with ID, $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Museum members, active military with ID and children under five are admitted free. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes and $2.00 each additional 30 minutes. One hour validation with purchase of $20 or more in the Museum Store or Johnny Rockets located in the museum lobby. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. For general Museum information, call 323/930-CARS or visit the Museum’s Web site at: www.petersen.org.
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Event highlights include:
Corvette 60th Anniversary Gala- Enjoy an evening you will never forget with cocktails, dinner, memorabilia auction, and panel discussion with some of the biggest names in Corvette history who will share their unique perspectives on the impact this special car has made by answering the question, “What does the Corvette mean to you?”
Corvette Day Car Show- See 500 Corvettes of all years in the Petersen parking structure from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Registered participants will receive a limited edition commemorative medallion made especially for this event courtesy of Mid America Motorworks.
Corvette Values Seminar-What’s your Corvette worth in today’s market, and how will it perform as an investment in the future? Corvette Racing Panel Discussion- Several legendary figures from Corvette racing history will talk about the car’s illustrious racing heritage.
Corvette Restoration Seminar- Learn restoration tips and techniques from the pros.
An exhibit inside the museum will feature the rarest and finest examples from each generation of Corvette including the very first Corvette “EX-122”. “When the Corvette was first introduced as a concept, the public went wild for its beautiful curves and the carefree lifestyle that it represented. That enthusiasm hasn’t waned. Sixty years later, it is stronger than ever,” said Leslie Kendall, Chief Curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Two very special Corvettes will come from Mid America Motorworks for the display –CERV I and the 1964 New York World’s Fair car. “Mid America Motorworks’ relationship with the Petersen Museum goes back many years. We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to work with the Petersen and the Corvette community of Greater California for Corvette’s 60th Anniversary. There’s no better place to celebrate America’s Sports Car,” said Mike Yager, founder and Chief Cheerleader of Mid America Motorworks.
Several Corvette prototypes and race cars will be on display including:
1953 EX-122
1959 Corvette Italia by Scaglietti
1960 CERV I
1964 “World’s Fair” Corvette
1963 Grand Sport 1
1968 “Sundowner” Bonneville racer
And many more!
For more info and registration go to corvetteday.org
Proceeds from Corvette Day activities will go toward supporting the Petersen Automotive Museum’s educational programming. Register your Corvette or buy tickets on line at www.CorvetteDay.org, or call (323) 964-6325. Some events have limited availability and will sell out. The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. The Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, California 90036. Admission prices are $12 for general admission adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students with ID, $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Museum members, active military with ID and children under five are admitted free. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes and $2.00 each additional 30 minutes. One hour validation with purchase of $20 or more in the Museum Store or Johnny Rockets located in the museum lobby. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. For general Museum information, call 323/930-CARS or visit the Museum’s Web site at: www.petersen.org.
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12-11-2012, 07:00 PM
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Melting Slicks
Sounds cool. I wonder if I register and drive from Maryland if they will give me free parking? Looks like a good excuse to visit my brother in Huntington Beach too.
12-12-2012, 11:19 AM
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12-12-2012, 11:48 AM
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Melting Slicks
Thanks! We are definitely going to keep an eye on this thread and see how Spring 2013 looks. I really enjoyed my last visit to the Peterson a few years ago. I even posted a picture of a dirty and neglected C4 ZR1I found stored/hidden in a corner of the museums parking garage. I wonder if it is still there?
-Chris
-Chris
