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1989 #42 Corvette Challenge Race Car Original 4x5 Photo Slides – 4- Piece Mike Yager Archive LotUp for sale is an incredibly rare, historically significant archive collection of three (3) original large-format professional color transparency slides. These premium photographic assets were acquired directly from the sale archives of Mid America Motorworks in Effingham, Illinois.PROVENANCE & HISTORICAL DETAILSThe Vehicle:
Features the legendary 1989 #42 Chevrolet Corvette Challenge race car, famously driven in the highly competitive SCCA Corvette Challenge racing series.Verified Ownership:
The original mount label confirms that this vehicle was documented while it was part of the personal collection of Mike Yager, founder of Mid America Motorworks.The Photographer:
Photographed by renowned automotive history photographer Thomas Glatch, with an official 1998 copyright date printed on the mount.The Imagery:
This lot contains three spectacular trackside and banked-corner action shots showing the race car in its period-correct racing livery, featuring prominent Texaco, Havoline, and FedEx sponsorship decals.The Format:
Professional 4x5-inch large-format color transparency slides. These high-quality photographic materials were used for automotive magazines, event programs, and historic catalog covers, providing exceptional image detail, color reproduction, and print clarity.CONDITION REPORTThe slides are in superb vintage condition. The film elements display excellent exposure and exceptionally sharp detail, capturing crisp sponsor graphics and trackside action.The white cardboard archival mounts are clean and well-preserved, featuring the original typed identification and copyright label.Please review all photographs carefully to assess the condition and details of these original archival pieces.SHIPPING & HANDLINGAll three large-format slides will be individually protected in archival sleeves and securely sandwiched between rigid cardboard flats to help prevent bending, shifting, or pressure damage during transit.Shipped promptly via tracked and insured shipping.An exceptional collectible for any SCCA racing enthusiast, C4 Corvette Challenge historian, or serious collector of Mike Yager and Mid America Motorworks memorabilia!Please review the high-resolution lightbox photos and feel free to reach out with any questions.