The Record Behind the Legend
An unfilled review framework for chronology, component status, inclusions and reproduction rights. It is not a certificate or promise that listed material is included.
PRESS KIT.
One page, the kit's three documents, direct downloads. Free, no sign-up. Everything here is source-labelled; fictional film artwork is marked as cinematic interpretation.
The documents
American Competition Heritage
A source-qualified study of an RM Sotheby’s reported public result and the lessons—and limits—for the Motown Missile dossier. Not Motown media coverage, an appraisal or RM endorsement.
The press brief
The printable dossier edition: controlled fact sheet, both prepared project statements, sale status, collector review pathway, media contacts, source notes and branded page footers. Free to download, no sign-up.
The Value of a Legend
Seller-commissioned market and record research — 26 sources, exhibits and an illustrative ownership-cost model. It is not an appraisal and does not certify the vehicle's identity.
The Motown Missile booklet
The existing online booklet from the owner's archive. This older reader's edition identity and page count have not been confirmed against the owner-supplied Proof 10 synopsis; treat it as source material, not independent authentication.
Also available
- Press room — statements, sale status and media contacts.
- Media archive — typed, credited stills and print assets with verified downloads.
- Photo rights — request specific owner and period images; nothing is blanket-cleared.
Media gallery
Actual-car and period photography from the project record. Every image keeps its credit and rights status; nothing here is licensed for reuse without clearance — use the inquiry form below.
The car as presented
Black-and-yellow livery. Cover typography outside the vehicle was cropped away; the lettering on the car was not changed.
Credit: Owner source website. Owner-supplied; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Lettering on display
Historic lettering and sponsor graphics preserved as photographed; display is not an independent authentication.
Credit: Owner-supplied museum photograph. Owner-supplied; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Period launch
The event, exact date and photographer remain open verification items.
Credit: Owner-supplied period photograph; photographer unconfirmed. Owner-supplied; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Engine bay
Published engine-bay imagery. Present mechanical configuration remains subject to inspection.
Credit: Owner-linked Mopar Action article. Third-party publication; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Cockpit
The separate booklet synopsis credits Cliff Gromer for its cockpit images on pages 17–18; this particular reproduction's photographer has not been verified.
Credit: Owner-linked Mopar Action article. Third-party publication; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Testing record
Period testing imagery; no Data Van values are reconstructed from these frames.
Credit: Super Stock source page. Third-party publication; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Press record
Article imagery retained in the owner-supplied project record.
Credit: Owner-supplied article imagery. Owner-supplied; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Super Stock cover
Period magazine cover. Publication year is not the date of every photograph inside.
Credit: Super Stock; reproduced from owner source website. Third-party publication; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Mopar Action cover
Retrospective magazine cover. Copyright remains with the publisher and contributors.
Credit: Mopar Action; reproduced from owner source website. Third-party publication; public-use rights review pending. Not licensed for reuse.
Later Motown Missile Pro Stock car
A later race car carrying the Motown Missile name. Shown as related marque history, not as the historic Challenger offered by the current project.
Credit: Submitted by Felipe Soares; photographer unconfirmed. Submitted to the project by Felipe Soares; original publication and reuse rights unconfirmed. Not licensed for reuse.
Mopar Missile and Motown Missile display
A Mopar Missile display with a trailer depicting the Motown Missile. Vehicle and event details remain open verification items.
Credit: Submitted by Felipe Soares; photographer unconfirmed. Submitted to the project by Felipe Soares; original publication and reuse rights unconfirmed. Not licensed for reuse.
Motown Missile on the show field
The black-and-yellow Challenger displayed among other competition cars. The event and vehicle status have not been independently verified.
Credit: Patrick Rall for DodgeForum.com · visible image credit. Submitted to the project by Felipe Soares; original publication and reuse rights unconfirmed. Not licensed for reuse.
Motown Missile at launch
A period racing photograph showing the Motown Missile lifting its front wheels. Race, venue and result remain open verification items.
Credit: Submitted by Felipe Soares; photographer unconfirmed. Submitted to the project by Felipe Soares; original publication and reuse rights unconfirmed. Not licensed for reuse.
Motown Missile museum display
A side view of the car on indoor display with its lettering and sponsor graphics visible. Display does not establish current condition or authentication.
Credit: Submitted by Felipe Soares; photographer unconfirmed. Submitted to the project by Felipe Soares; original publication and reuse rights unconfirmed. Not licensed for reuse.
Front view at launch
A front three-quarter racing photograph of the Challenger with both front wheels raised. Race, venue and result remain open verification items.
Credit: Submitted by Felipe Soares; photographer unconfirmed. Submitted to the project by Felipe Soares; original publication and reuse rights unconfirmed. Not licensed for reuse.
Request press materials
Editorial, interview, podcast, filming, permissions or correction requests go directly to the project team from Motown Missile Media — you receive an email receipt with the press links. Collectors use collector access instead. Images keep their credits and permission status; the Vision Film's astronaut, rocket and space scenes are fictional and must not be used as authentic B-roll.
Direct contact: Felipe & Jeralin Soares, Motown Missile project team · motownmissile1970@gmail.com · +1 702-370-8015 (project contact)
AUCTION INTEREST
RECEIVE CONFIRMED AUCTION DETAILS WHEN AVAILABLE.
Private auction targeted for Q1 2027 — tentative. Auction partner to be announced; exact date to be confirmed. Leave your details and the team will reply personally. This is not a bid or an auction registration.
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