Tuesday, December 16, 2025

“The 1930 Moonshine Explosion” Rocky Mount, Virginia


a "salesman" pulled into the Turner Motor Company dealership garage fully loaded with “illegal liquor”.

He explained he was having some car trouble. The mechanics decided to let the car cool down while they went home for dinner.

 While they were away, the car, which was carrying a full load of illegal liquor, caught fire and sparked an explosion that burned through the floor. Remnants of the vehicles remain in the basement today.

The flooring and walls were rebuilt, leaving the vehicles untouched in the basement for 85 years. They were discovered during basement renovations.

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