Trophy Awarded to William Mitchell's Stingray at SCCA Cumberland National Races, 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
15 May 1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Poole Silver Co. in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.48
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Technique
Engraving (Action)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in
Diameter: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
Engraved on obverse: CUMBERLAND NATIONAL RACES / SCCA / MAY 1960 / 1ST C MODIFIED
Engraved on reverse: STINGRAY / DRIVER: DR. RICHARD K. THOMPSON, JR. / OWNER: WILLIAM L. MITCHELL
On bottom: E.P.C. (?) POOLE SILVER CO / TAUNTON MASS / 420
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