(The Detroit Bureau ) Akerson has reportedly already given Habitat about $1 million of his own money during the past year.
CEO Auctioning Off 1958 Corvette to Help Detroit
JANUARY 18, 2013Paul A. Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau
The relatively rare ’58 Corvette is in excellent condition. It also happens to be the personal car of Dan Akerson, CEO of Chevy’s parent, General Motors. The sale will be used to raise money for Habitat for Humanity, according to the maker, the proceeds specifically earmarked for the restoration of the Morningside Commons neighborhood not far from GM’s headquarters along the Detroit River. Read more: MSNBC News