Toy, Car
Object number2007.133.27
Manufacturer
Premium ClassiXXs GmbH
Date2007
OriginChina
MediumPaper; ink; plastic; various metals
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association
DescriptionCommemorative toy silver "Bubmobile" in a silver plastic coated box. Front flap of box: black, white, and red event logo with image of front of automobile. Front flap opens, printed text on inside flap. Clear plastic window protects silver metal toy car, still in packaging. On bottom: multi-colored replica of advertisement poster for the 2007 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix featuring the silver car similar to the toy car crossing the finish line with spectators in background; title with date.Dimensions1.25 x 3.5 x 2.25 in. (3.2 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm)InscriptionsFront flap of box: black, white, and red logo, "1983 25th 2007 / PRESENTED BY / PITTSBURGH VINTAGE / [image of front of automobile] / GRAND PRIX / SHOP 'n SAVE".
Front flap opens, print on inside flap, "This original Bubmobil was exclusively produced for the 25th / Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix 2007 in / a limited edition 500 pieces. / That world-class race and car show as non-profit / organization was created in 1983. Until now has been / donated over 52 million to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh / and Allegheny Valley School. / Also a part of the sales revenues of this original Bubmobil / will be donated to these organizations."
On bottom: multi-colored replica of advertisement poster for the 2007 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix featuring text "2007"..."6-15 July".
Marks"Premium ClassiXXs GmbH "
"Intellectual Property Rights licensed by DaimierChrysler AG".
Historical NotesCommemorative toy car from the 2007 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Collected to document this exciting Pittsburgh sporting tradition, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007. 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.
Related institution
Vintage Sports Car Club of America
Related institution
Allegheny Valley School
Related institution
Autism Society of Pittsburgh
Related institution
Shop 'n Save Supermarkets
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