Lot 1075
Mercury Program, 1963, "Corvette" Retail Instalment Contract. Every space collector knows about the specially made Corvettes leased to each of the Mercury Seven astronauts. These cars have become part of the hard living image of the guys. This lot is Deke Slayton's copy of his original contract, signed on January 15, 1963 by Slayton and Jim Rathmann in Melbourne, FL. The contract shows the model and Serial number of his 8 cylinder, 1963 new convertible. Even as a carbon copy, this is a historic, original document. Unique.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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| Realized $192 |
