Henderson, KY Dealership Remounts the ‘Viper in the Sky’

I grew up hearing the phrase "where the Corvette sits high in the sky" whenever I'd watch television. Bennett Motors in Evansville, Indiana, advertised on all the network affiliates, so I seldom went more than a day without hearing it.

Where the Corvette Sits High in the Sky

On the strength of this locally iconic slogan, I always wanted to drive by Bennett Motors whenever we'd go to Evansville when I was a kid. Dad was happy to acquiesce since he found it fascinating as well. At the heart of it all, mounting a signature American ride like a Corvette high above your business is ingenious. What a billboard.

I'm not sure if Bennett Motors was Audubon Chrysler's inspiration, but the Henderson dealership has been known for decades for, among other things, having a Dodge Viper, an iconic sports car in its own right, perched high on a platform over its property. It has always made me look up when I pass it, so I've missed it these past few months while it was down for repairs. But you'll see why it had to come down in these images.

The Viper in the Sky

Audubon Chrysler Remounts Viper

But now, after seven months, that "hole in the sky" over Highway 41 has been closed as Audubon Chrysler has remounted the Dodge Viper. And check out what that '96 Viper underwent in the restoration process.

Now, get up close and personal and check out this beauty fully restored.

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And then it was time to remount.

But motorists looking for that iconic "totem" will once again see it sitting "high in the sky" as they journey to or from Evansville through Henderson.