President's Cup Race Trophy Won by William Mitchell's Stingray, 1960
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Artifact Overview
The Corvette Stingray Racer, a favorite project of General Motors design head Bill Mitchell, made its competition debut in April 1959 under Mitchell's personal sponsorship. With driver Dick Thompson, it won a Sports Car Club of America National Championship in 1960. Following the car's retirement from racing, Mitchell had it modified for his own use on public streets.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1960
Subject Date
16 April 1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Rogers Bros. in Connecticut.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.46
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Technique
Engraving (Action)
Plating (Metal coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Diameter: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
Bottom impression: HERITAGE / 1847 ROGERS BROS / IS / 9414
Etched bottom: 3640-9
Engraved (lightly) on side: PRESIDENTS CUP RACES / MARLBORO / 1960 / SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA (logo) / 1ST C MOD
Engraved other side: STINGRAY / DRIVER: RICHARD K. THOMPSON, JR. / OWNER: WILLIAM L. MITCHELL
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