Pin, Promotional

Object number2007.133.16

Date1993

MediumMetal; Paint

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association

DescriptionCircular gold pin with backing. Black, white, and red paint. Red circular outer border, and black circle within red border, and off-white circule in center, with image of the front of a car. In center, image of the front of a car with text on front license plate.Dimensions0.875 x 0.875 in. (2.2 x 2.2 cm)
InscriptionsText in top section of red border reads: "11th ANNUAL". On left center, "19", at right center, "93". In second, black circular border, "PITTSBURGH VINTAGE / GRAND PRIX" ; in center, image of the front of a car with "PVGP93" on front license plate.
MarksStamp on back: image of Greek letter omega OR "a".
Historical NotesCommemorative pin from the 1993 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, founded in 1983, is held in Schenley Park where racers guide their cars through the winding streets. The event, which tests both driver and machine, attracts racers from around the country who participate in the weeklong celebration that includes car shows and motor sport events. In it’s over 25-year history, the Vintage Grand Prix has raised almost $2 million for charity. Starting out as a one-day race in 1983, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has now grown into a 10-day festival of car shows, parades, a Rally, a Black Tie Gala, and two race weekends. With 225,000 spectators, the Grand Prix in Schenley Park has become the nation's largest vintage race event and the only one staged on city streets. Its mission is to produce a world-class vintage racing event in order to raise funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region. Because of the generous support and contributions from sponsors and the dedication of thousands of volunteers, they have been able to donate more than $2 million to charity through the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School since 1983. Collected to document this exciting Pittsburgh sporting tradition, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007.

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