The Corvair Preservation Foundation (CPF) is a non-profit
foundation which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history
of the Corvair. Established to preserve Corvair automotive history, the
Corvair Preservation Foundation is a non-profit affiliate of the Corvair
Society of America. The Mission of the Corvair Preservation FoundationCorporation
is to document all aspects of Corvair history and to preserve significant
Corvair artifacts for the enjoyment and education of the public. Donations
to the CPF are tax-deductible.
The Foundation operates the Corvair Museum as well as
archives and exhibits. The Corvair Museum was formed in 1994 to house
and display Corvair historical and educational material. Property and
income for the museum are solely from donations, primarily from CORSA
members. Other individuals and organizations have contributed or provided
items on loan to the museum. Exhibits at the museum include vehicles,
mechanical displays, literature and artwork.
Until 1999, the Corvair Museum was located in Richmond,
Virginia. From 1999 until 2002, the museum was closed. As of August 25,
2002, the Corvair Museum is now officially located in the Ypsilanti Automotive
Heritage Collection (YAHC) of Ypsilanti, Michigan! The Corvair Museum
is operated and maintained by the volunteers from the Corvair Preservation
Foundation.
The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection, as its
name implies, features automobiles and related items with ties to Ypsilanti.
It has many first-rate exhibits and the feel of the place is very authentic--not
antiseptic or dark like so many museums. Instead, there is a genuine
nostalgic feel and there is a lot of natural light, especially in the
gallery containing Corvair materials. |
