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Vintage 1989–1990 C4 Corvette 4x5 Large Format Studio Transparency Slides – 6-Piece Archive LotUp for sale is a rare, historically significant archive lot of six (6) original 4x5 large-format color studio transparencies (slides). These pieces were acquired directly from the historic sale archives of Mid America Motorworks (formerly Mid America Designs, Inc.) in Effingham, Illinois.This lot represents the exact professional master-photography assets utilized to design and publish the iconic Spring 1990 Mid America Designs Corvette Parts & Accessories Mail-Order Catalog.LOT HIGHLIGHTS & DETAILSThe Greenwood Connection:
Includes a highly collectible, proprietary gold-labeled master slide explicitly copyrighted “© 1989 Greenwood Automotive Performance,” originating from their historic Sanford, Florida, tuning facility.The Car & Parts:
The imagery features custom, radically styled C4 Chevrolet Corvettes outfitted with the legendary wind-tunnel-tested Greenwood Aero Ground Effects Body Kits and hood/side extraction “scoops” marketed heavily during the late 1980s and early 1990s.Production Markings:
Several of the black protective cardboard mounts feature original, handwritten internal studio production notes, including “SPR90” (Spring 1990 Catalog Issue) and “SCOOPS” (Product Designator), alongside the official Mid America Designs, Inc. corporate address label.The Format:
True professional 4x5-inch commercial sheet-film transparencies. Before digital media, these large-format sheets were essential for high-end catalog covers and full-page layouts because of their exceptional resolution and fine image detail.CONDITION REPORTThe film sheets remain in excellent vintage condition, with vibrant, well-preserved color saturation and superb contrast. The cardboard structural frames show minor handling wear, age-toning, and authentic studio markings consistent with use in a vintage publishing environment.No deep scratches or severe damage to the central film surfaces.SHIPPING & HANDLINGThe slides will be meticulously packed in protective archival sleeves and sandwiched between heavy cardboard inserts to help ensure safe delivery without flexing or bending.Shipped via securely tracked ground shipping.An absolute must-have piece of archival history for any C4 Corvette owner, Greenwood collector, or automotive publishing enthusiast!Please look closely at all photos and feel free to reach out with any questions.
