Ornament, Vehicle

Object number2007.133.26

MediumMetal; paint

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association

DescriptionCircular silver car-grill emblem with blue, black, and red paint. In an arc on front is organizational name. In center, logo of Club: eagle with spreading wings atop shield reminiscent of American flag; large "V" behind images with criss-crossed lines in background. Rectangular plate, with hole in center, jutting out from bottom for attaching to grill.Dimensions2.875 x 3.675 in. (7.3 x 9.3 cm)
InscriptionsIn an arc on front, "VINTAGE SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA".
Historical NotesThe Vintage Sports-Car Club of America exists "to encourage the acquisition, preservation, restoration, and operation of vintage sports cars." The races they hold are not intended to be of any type of competition; rather, they are opportunities for the vintage cars to be used in their original context.

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