Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Corvette and the 75th anniversary of Watkins Glen with a Special Edition Vanity Plate Inspired by the Classic 1953 Model – Order Now!
Jan Hyde and Scott Teeters from Vette Vues recently released a special edition vanity plate in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Corvette and the 75th anniversary of Watkins Glen. The vibrant colors of the design were taken from the classic 1953 model, with renowned artist Scott Teeters being responsible for the finished look. This collector’s plate commemorates the initial iconic car and all the generations that have come after it in the past 70 years, symbolizing a beautiful journey that continues to inspire us.
The tale of the Chevrolet Corvette begins with a road race at Watkins Glen in 1951. It was there that Harley Earl, then the Vice President of Design at General Motors, got the inspiration to create a two-seater sports car. Soon after, a fiberglass prototype was created, prompting Chevrolet Division to produce a marketable model for the public. Thus, the classic automobile we know and love today was born.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, the folks at Watkins Glen thought it wise to launch a promotional graphic for their renowned yearly event.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the iconic Corvette, Watkins Glen created a promotional graphic that ultimately evolved into a vintage-inspired license plate. The final design, consisting of colors taken from the 1953 Corvette, is the work of renowned artist Scott Teeters.
Artfully crafted, this collector’s license plate honors the initial model and all of its following generations that have inspired us throughout the past 70 years; this piece uniquely represents this remarkable car.
The prototype was the star at GM Motorama.
The first Corvettes rolled off the line on June 30, 1953. The rest is history.
- Custom manufactured in durable aluminum.
- Supply is limited; Get them before they are gone.
- Proceeds shared to support the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen.
Available in sets of two for $ 30 plus $ 5 shipping & handling; one for yourself and another to give out as you wish.
Email Jan at jhydercrc@gmail.com to receive a set.
About: International Motor Racing Research Center
For over two decades, the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) has accumulated a comprehensive and substantial archive of the history of motorsports. This collection spans continents, ages, and racing divisions, offering evidence of the competitive spirit, excitement, and companionship experienced by professional and recreational racers worldwide. The Center is comprised of more than 4,000 reference books, 250 unique racing newspapers and magazines, organizational records, results, and event programs, correspondences of event planners, and still and moving images stored both on-site and off-site. IMRRC is also the appointed custodian of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) documents, which reflect more than three-quarters of a century of the organization’s past.
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