Tulsa - The time capsule meant to withstand a nuclear attack and keep a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere in good condition for 50 years apparently didn't do such a good job. And, now many people are wondering if the same fate awaits another Tulsa time capsule that was put in the ground less than ten years ago.
A 300-thousand-dollar prototype of the 1998 Plymouth Prowler was buried in a time capsule at Centennial Park on 6th Street in January 1998 to commemorate Tulsa's 100th birthday. It is expected to be unearthed in 2048.
But, now that the 1957 time capsule has obviously succumbed to the pressures of Mother Nature, will its younger sister suffer the same fate?
It's unlikely. The 1998 vault was made out of aluminum, not concrete like its predecessor. And, the specially-designed capsule is pressurized to make sure the car comes out in mint condition.
I wonder why they keep burying cars?
I mean, time capsules are cool and all, but why a 300 hundred thousand dollar car?
Not sure I'll be around in 2048, but it would be another cool car unearthing, especially since it's vault is much better deigned.
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Here are some high resolution pictures of the car and the items that were stored inside it. Looks like a "fixer upper"
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http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=8700431#8700431
Posted by: Bobby Ewing | June 17, 2007 11:17 AM