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You might have heard about this story on Network TV: In August 2002, heavy rains caused a drainage pipe to rupture under a restaurant parking lot in Hickory, NC. Two holes opened, swallowing a 2002 Corvette Coupe. The bridge between them later collapsed, forming a crater about 120 feet wide and 40 feet deep. From a nearby storm drain, on the first night you could hear the car alarm going off.
The national spin on this story was: “…a Corvette was swallowed by a sink hole!” Any other type of car and the story would not have made it past the local media. Goes to show you the prestige our cars have!
The remains were finally dug out 5 months later under more than 50 feet of dirt and muck. The car’s body was smashed down to the level of the tires. The only exterior sections that have been found is the rear bumper, with license plate attached, that showed up in a storm drain line several blocks away.
The remains are now on display at the new and improved parking lot.
See attached. Chose your parking spaces wisely and ride in pride!
The national spin on this story was: “…a Corvette was swallowed by a sink hole!” Any other type of car and the story would not have made it past the local media. Goes to show you the prestige our cars have!
The remains were finally dug out 5 months later under more than 50 feet of dirt and muck. The car’s body was smashed down to the level of the tires. The only exterior sections that have been found is the rear bumper, with license plate attached, that showed up in a storm drain line several blocks away.
The remains are now on display at the new and improved parking lot.
See attached. Chose your parking spaces wisely and ride in pride!
