Trophy Awarded to William Mitchell's Stingray at Bridgehampton National Race, 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
29 May 1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.40
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Raffia (Fiber)
Color
Silver (Color)
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.875 in
Diameter: 3.75 in
Inscriptions
in raised seal on obverse: NEW YORK REGION / SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
engraved on obverse, below seal: BRIDGEHAMPTON NATIONAL / 1960 / FIRST
engraved on reverse: STINGRAY / DRIVER: DR. RICHARD K. THOMPSON, JR. / OWNER: WILLIAM L. MITCHELL
on bottom, in circle: ROYAL HOLLAND PEWTER MADE IN HOLLAND / (crown) K.M.D. / TIEL
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