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We decided to make our experience with the C7 complete by signing-up for the Buyers Tour and the Photo Album. After signing-up two weeks ago we were contacted by Lori Bieschke, Delivery Program Manager, last week to advise that our car was scheduled to head down the line on Friday, October 4th and to be completed on Saturday the 5th. She has been great in keeping us up to date on any changes with the expected build dates. Thus far the schedule has held and we have made our flight, hotel and rental car reservations.
The Buyers Tour is found at the Corvette Museum web site at this link: https://store.corvettemuseum.com/services/buyertour.asp and the Photo Album at this link: https://store.corvettemuseum.com/services/photoalbum.asp Purchased together there is a $200 discount.
The tour begins at the “trim” stage. When we asked for more details on how far along the car would be at this point they advised that the frame would be bare. Apparently it takes about a day and a half from beginning to the end.
They try to provide a 5-10 day advance notice and that was our experience. They advise you to purchase refundable flight tickets as things could change for anyone of a number of reasons. They also provide a number of “partner” hotels to choose from. When we were there last year for a tour of the Museum we used the Country Inn & Suites at 535 Wall Avenue in Bowling Green. It is fairly new hotel and they had the best breakfast spread we have seen in quite a while.
Their notice also includes the following information and restrictions:
Please dress comfortably. The only dress code requirement is that you wear closed toed shoes - no sandals. You are not allowed to bring the follow items into the Plant:
• Cameras
• Cell Phones
• Electronic Devices
• Backpacks / Purses
• Children Under The Age Of Seven (7)
They will also provide the name of your tour guide and the time you have to be at the factory. The factory starts very early and our tour is scheduled to begin at 6:00am. Any earlier and we might have needed to arrange for a sleep-over…….
We searched to find what others who have taken the tour thought of their experience and everyone has had nothing but positive things to say. We’ll provide feedback from our experience once we get back.
Rich
Web Site: My Corvette Web Site
The Buyers Tour is found at the Corvette Museum web site at this link: https://store.corvettemuseum.com/services/buyertour.asp and the Photo Album at this link: https://store.corvettemuseum.com/services/photoalbum.asp Purchased together there is a $200 discount.
The tour begins at the “trim” stage. When we asked for more details on how far along the car would be at this point they advised that the frame would be bare. Apparently it takes about a day and a half from beginning to the end.
They try to provide a 5-10 day advance notice and that was our experience. They advise you to purchase refundable flight tickets as things could change for anyone of a number of reasons. They also provide a number of “partner” hotels to choose from. When we were there last year for a tour of the Museum we used the Country Inn & Suites at 535 Wall Avenue in Bowling Green. It is fairly new hotel and they had the best breakfast spread we have seen in quite a while.
Their notice also includes the following information and restrictions:
Please dress comfortably. The only dress code requirement is that you wear closed toed shoes - no sandals. You are not allowed to bring the follow items into the Plant:
• Cameras
• Cell Phones
• Electronic Devices
• Backpacks / Purses
• Children Under The Age Of Seven (7)
They will also provide the name of your tour guide and the time you have to be at the factory. The factory starts very early and our tour is scheduled to begin at 6:00am. Any earlier and we might have needed to arrange for a sleep-over…….
We searched to find what others who have taken the tour thought of their experience and everyone has had nothing but positive things to say. We’ll provide feedback from our experience once we get back.
Rich
Web Site: My Corvette Web Site