Grabbing Gears: National Corvette Museum Announces A New CEO, A One-Owner 1955 Bel Air Beauty And More

David Hill is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Corvette Museum. The announcement comes after an extensive search by the Board of Directors to find a leader who could balance heritage and innovation as the National Corvette Museum moves forward. Hill brings, not only a passion for Corvettes but proven leadership experience.

Hill joins the National Corvette Museum after being CEO of Mar-K Speciaized Manufacturing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mar-K is a manufacturer and supplier of replacement parts for automotive restoration and is perhaps best known for its wood bed kits for vintage trucks.

David Hill has previously served in leadership roles in education, energy, manufacturing, and technology. He has been recognized as one of Oklahoma's "Most-Admired CEOs" by Oklahoma's leading business publication The Journal Record.

Hill is a hands-on Corvette owner who has restored numerous cars, including a 1971 Stingray. But, he says his personal favorite is the 1967 Corvette.

“The National Corvette Museum represents the heart and soul of America’s Sports Car, and I am honored to step into this role as CEO,” said Hill. “As someone who has cherished Corvettes for decades, I deeply appreciate the history, innovation, and passion that define this iconic brand. I look forward to partnering with the dedicated team at the Museum to build on its incredible legacy, expand its reach, and foster a high-performance culture of service and innovation for our guests, members, donors, and Corvette enthusiasts.”

Hill and his wife of 32 years, Shannon, are relocating to Bowling Green, Kentucky, as he steps into the role.

Hill says he is passionate about people and culture, two qualities he believes set an organization apart and that align with the National Corvette Museum’s commitment to innovation and excellence.

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We've seen our share of gorgeous Pro Street and Restomod 1955 Chevys throughout our travels and online searches. So when we see a traditional 1955 Bel Air as nice as this while scrolling, it is definitely an attention-getter.

This particular 1955 Chevy Bel Air has quite a heritage. It was originally purchased on March 16, 1955, from a dealership in North Carolina. The buyer traded in his 1951 Chevy Fleetline to get his hands on this brand new Bel Air in the Coral and Shadow Gray color combination. In case you're wondering, the brand-new Bel Air sticker price was $2,600 in 1955. If only we could find one for that price today. For power, this Bel Air came with a 235 cubic inch inline six-cylinder engine, which still purrs like a kitten and provides the power today. It also features a three-speed transmission with the shifter on the steering column.

The original owner meticulously took care of this beauty and it has been kept in the garage for its existence. He did have a full restoration completed on the car around nine years ago. He still loved and cared for this beautiful Bel Air until he passed away just a few years ago at age 80. We can only imagine the stories that he might have had about the car and his exploits in it since 1955.

William Leonard of Generation Old School Vintage Cars in Miami was able to purchase the car from the estate and has taken tender care of it. He added white wall tires which beautifully offset the steel rims painted coral to match the car and the original hubcaps.

Leonard sold the car this week. His asking price was $28,000. A significant increase from the original 1955 sticker, but still quite a deal for someone who can appreciate a traditional 1955 Chevy Bel Air.