Ken Lingenfelter Named To National Corvette Museum Board
Ken Lingenfelter, who's made a name for himself tuning Corvettes and other GM products, was recently added to the board for the National Corvette Museum. It's a big addition to what's already a huge draw for enthusiasts and even non-car people as people flock to the museum to learn more about America's sports car.According to an official press release, Lingenfelter has joined the Museum's Board of Directors as an At-Large Member. The man bought Lingenfelter Performance Engineering in 2008. His distant cousin John Lingenfelter founded the company. With Ken at the helm, the brand has continued to help owners push the performance envelope with their cars.
He bought his first Corvette in 1977 and was bitten with the performance bug. Since then, the man has acquired many more, plus muscle cars and some exotic rides. The museum has even put several of his 'Vettes on display throughout the years, most notably his 1954 Chevy Corvette EX-87 Duntov Mule, a pivotal piece of history for the sports car.
Lingenfelter has deep roots with GM, thanks in part to his father being an executive with the auto giant. But he himself was a manager at the Fisher Body Assembly Plant back in the day.
'Corvette has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I am honored to join the National Corvette Museum Board,' said Ken Lingenfelter. 'The Museum is a vital institution that preserves Corvette's incredible history while inspiring future generations of enthusiasts. I look forward to working alongside this dedicated team to help drive the Museum into an exciting future.'
The National Corvette Museum is going through a number of changes right now, so having Lingenfelter's support will be invaluable. Not only is the building being expanded with several new areas to augment visitors' experiences, a Corvette Hall of Fame is slated to open later this year.
Image via National Corvette Museum
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