Trophy Awarded to William Mitchell's Stingray at International Nassau Races, 1959
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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
1959
Subject Date
1959
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.49
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.625 in
Diameter: 7.875 in
Inscriptions
Engraved on obverse: INTERNATIONAL / NASSAU TROPHY RACES / NASSAU, BAHAMAS / BARCLAY'S BANK AWARD / STINGRAY / DRIVER: DR. RICHARD K. THOMPSON / OWNER: WILLIAM L. MITCHELL
On bottom: RAY E. DODGE / PRODUCT (?) / (hallmark) / KING GEORGE / SILVER PLATE
etched on bottom: 8344
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