buried in 1975
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World’s Largest Time Capsule Opened: 50-Year-Old Chevy Vega Remains Pristine
On July 4, 2025, Seward, Nebraska opened the world’s largest time capsule, buried in 1975 and certified by Guinness. Housing 1970s Americana like thousands of personal letters, “pet rocks,” a motorcycle, and a pristine yellow Chevrolet Vega, items inside were surprisingly well-preserved. Created by Harold Davisson (d. 1999) with a special ventilation system, the capsule contained messages from 3,000 individuals. Davisson’s daughter oversaw the opening, revealing a unique tangible link to mid-70s American life.
