Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Driven by A.J. Foyt at American Challenge Cup Race, Daytona, February 1963
THF133456 / Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Driven by A.J. Foyt at American Challenge Cup Race, Daytona, February 1963
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Artifact Overview
A.J. Foyt finished second in the 1963 American Challenge Cup 250-mile race at Daytona International Speedway. He drove a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray entered by the Nickey racing team. The 1963 Corvette -- with its sleek body, hidden headlights and split rear window -- remains a favorite among automotive enthusiasts.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
16 February 1963
Subject Date
16 February 1963
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.3183
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 7 in
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