1966-1972 Trans-Am race memorabilia [dash plaques, patches, passes, etc]

[Jon Mello]

Thanks for that recollection from the '69 Riverside Trans-Am, Robert. I had heard about the recent passing of Andy Porterfield and was sorry to hear the news. He was certainly a very capable driver and it was neat to see him enjoy (and be successful in) the hobby for so many years.

[Jon Mello]

Two tech inspection stickers from the 1971 and 1972 Road America Trans-Am races. (Jon Mello Collection)

[Jon Mello]

1969 ad from Competition press & Autoweek. (Jon Mello Collection)

[Jon Mello]

Holley carburetors also had a version of this decal (see below).

[Jon Mello]

Memorabilia from the 1970 Dallas Trans-Am, cancelled due to excessive rain. These are from the Craig Wheeldon Collection.

[Jon Mello]

Sunoco racing jacket promotion from 1969. Anybody own one of these?

[Jon Mello]

I received this photo today from Steve Francis. His mom bought these two jackets for Steve and his dad at a
gas station in Indianapolis in 1969 or 1970 while they were in town for the time trials. Steve's mom sewed
the patches on while they were at the track. Many thanks to Steve for sharing this with us.

[klvn8r]

Steve's family had a lots of cool cars "back in the day".  I think he told me that his Dad worked at a Rambler dealer?  Not certain on that....but he has owned a few Javelins....hence, the patch on the jacket in the rear.

klvn8r

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Various Dash Plaques

[javelin_gt]

Random Stuff

[Jon Mello]

Thanks for signing up and for your recent posts.

[Jon Mello]

The following ebay auction was pointed out to me...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mark-Donohue-Jacket-AMC-Javelin-c-1970-71-Trans-Am-/290876951287?pt=Vintage_Sports_Memorabilia&hash=item43b99e0af7

The seller, jrtpip, makes the following statement about the jacket... "Mark Donohue's Racing Jacket- Associated with the 1970-71 AMC's Javelin, Matador -AMC Racing Team. This jacket is presently held privately in the collection of a Donohue family member. It is documented. I have listed this for the family member.  The jacket dates to the Penske years of Mark's career -innovations and 1971Trans-Am Championship . It is truely a part of racing history. It is a nylon parka style jacket, Silk screened Mark Donohue  on the front  and Javelin on the back, shows some wear, fleece in the body.  It was worn by Mark and has grease stains."

The seller is also offering another jacket from earlier in Mark's racing career when he was running an Elva Courier.

[Jon Mello]

Original pass worn by our own Mike Scott (group/7) at the 1969 St. Jovite Trans-Am race.


Michael Scott photo

[Jon Mello]

Two Bryar Trans-Am dash plaques for sale in this ebay auction

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCCA-Trans-Am-Dash-Plaque-for-Bryar-1970-and-1971-Camaro-Mustang-Javelin-/161052450107?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100&hash=item257f795d3b

[mike343sharpstick]

The following ebay auction was pointed out to me...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mark-Donohue-Jacket-AMC-Javelin-c-1970-71-Trans-Am-/290876951287?pt=Vintage_Sports_Memorabilia&hash=item43b99e0af7

The seller, jrtpip, makes the following statement about the jacket... "Mark Donohue's Racing Jacket- Associated with the 1970-71 AMC's Javelin, Matador -AMC Racing Team. This jacket is presently held privately in the collection of a Donohue family member. It is documented. I have listed this for the family member.  The jacket dates to the Penske years of Mark's career -innovations and 1971Trans-Am Championship . It is truely a part of racing history. It is a nylon parka style jacket, Silk screened Mark Donohue  on the front  and Javelin on the back, shows some wear, fleece in the body.  It was worn by Mark and has grease stains."

The seller is also offering another jacket from earlier in Mark's racing career when he was running an Elva Courier.

This Jacket didn't sell, at the time of the auction I decided not to pursue this; I've been regretting that of late
I just sent the seller an EBay message to see if it's still available, I know this is a complete shot in the dark, but I had to give it a try. If anyone knows anything on this...