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Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Driven by Junior Johnson at American Challenge Cup Qualifying Race, Daytona, February 1963

THF133462 / Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Driven by Junior Johnson at American Challenge Cup Qualifying Race, Daytona, February 1963
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Artifact Overview

Junior Johnson won the 1963 American Challenge Cup qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway. He drove a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray entered by Mickey Thompson's 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

10 February 1963

Subject Date

10 February 1963

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.3186

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in

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