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From: Lucinda Rojas [mailto:Lucinda@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 5:44 PM
Subject: News Release- Unearthing of Buried Belvedere a Success

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       

                       

    

 

June 15, 2007         

Media Contacts:
Barby Jobe

                          (918) 582-9151

                          bjobe@xxxxxxxxx

                         

 Seth Spillman

                          (918) 582-9151

                          sspillman@xxxxxxxxx

 

 

Unearthing of Buried Belvedere a Success

 

TULSA, OK – The 1957 Plymouth Belvedere that was buried underground since June 15, 1957 was finally unearthed today at a ceremony that began at 11:30 a.m. CST.

Tulsarama co-chair Sharon King Davis and legendary Tulsan John Erling led the festivities, which highlighted those individuals in attendance that played an active role in the original burial and concluded with the Belvedere being lifted out of its vault.

“This is truly an amazing, one of a kind, unique, once-in-a-50-year opportunity,” Davis said in her remarks. “This has attracted the attention of people from all over the United States and from all over the world, many of whom are here today.”

Among those the event attracted were journalists from 11 countries, Lt. Governor Jari Askins, and Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor, who took the opportunity to officially declare June 15 Tulsarama day in the city of Tulsa.

But the classic car’s trip to 2007 did not end at ground level.  Shortly after being removed from the vault, the Belvedere was moved to the Tulsa Convention Center where it will be inspected in preparation for the unveiling at 6:30 p.m. CST this evening.

The Belvedere will also be on display Saturday and Sunday at the Invitational Car Show in the Tulsa Convention Center, which is free and open to the public. 

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HISTORY OF THE BURIED CAR

 

In 1957, a new gold and white Plymouth Belvedere was buried with other historical artifacts in a time capsule on the lawn of the Tulsa County Courthouse to commemorate Oklahoma’s 50 years of statehood. On June 15, 2007, the historic Belvedere will be unearthed and on display for the public at the Tulsa Convention Center as a part of Oklahoma’s Centennial celebration.   

 

In 1957, citizens of Tulsa were asked to guess what the population of Tulsa would be in the year 2007.  The entries were sealed and buried inside the vault with the Belvedere.  When the car and artifacts are excavated, the person whose guess is closest to Tulsa’s 2007 population or their closest identifiable heir will be awarded the Belvedere.  Among other items buried with the car, the contents of a women’s purse, including bobby pins, a bottle of tranquilizers, cigarettes and an unpaid parking ticket, were added to the glove compartment of the car shortly before burial. 

 

TULSARAMA EVENT INFORMATION

 

Friday, June 15th - 6:30 pm

Unveiling of the Plymouth Belvedere at the Tulsa Convention Center.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  General Admission.  Tickets may be purchased at the Tulsa Convention Center or www.carsonattractions.com.  Tickets are $5 for upper level seating and $10 for lower level seating.  $10 ticket also includes admission to the Invitational Auto Show. 

 

Friday, June 15th to Sunday, June 17th

The Invitational Car Show - Tulsa Convention Center.  $5 Admission    

 

Friday, June 15th to Sunday, June 17th

The Tulsarama Open Car Show - Downtown Tulsa.  Free.  The Open Car Show takes place in designated parking lots surrounding the Tulsa Convention Center.  These locations will include food vendors, cars, car clubs and exhibitors. 

 

Saturday, June 16th - 7:30 pm

The Mayor’s Sock Hop - Tulsa Convention Center.  A nominal admission fee will be charged and a full concession stand will be available. 

 

Visit www.buriedcar.com for more information and event updates.

 

 

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