Trophy Awarded to 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
May 1960
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.42
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.875 in
Width: 12.625 in
Length: 19.625 in
Inscriptions
Center: (engraved script) VJR / CAP / MAY 1960 / STINGRAY / DRIVER: DR. RICHARD K. THOMPSON, JR. / OWNER: WILLIAM L. MITCHELL
Stamped bottom: WILCOX / IS (logo) / INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. / 7109
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