"Prove It!"
“I chose a long, low view to showcase the ’69 Charger’s exquisite body lines while focussing on the rear end … a view most competitors are familiar with. Unless, of course, the competitor is a 1971 Cuda sporting its own 440 and a six pack set up. Let the races begin!"- MICHAEL IRVINE
The Details
"Prove It!" — Dodge versus Plymouth
As the muscle car wars between manufacturers were in full swing by the late 1960s, competition from within was equally fierce. GM had Chevrolet, Pontiac and Oldsmobile. Ford had Mercury and Chrysler had Dodge and Plymouth. Each division did it’s best to create their version/vision of what a muscle car should be, by trying to out-perform, out-design and ultimately, out-sell, its competitors — all while providing a multitude of choices for those seeking power and style.
The first re-design of the Dodge Charger brought us the sleek ‘coke bottle’ style fuselage which would only last 3 years. With its long, uninterrupted body lines and gloss black paint, the 1969 Charger makes the perfect mirror to reflect its surroundings. Which, on this day, is a 1971 Cuda, along with a trio of high performance Plymouths, including a 1968 Barracuda, a 1971 GTX and a 1969 Road Runner. On a secluded country road, these brand-loyal enthusiasts face-off in a friendly game of ‘who’s faster’, while a 1970 Superbee, a 1971 Demon and a 1968 Dart wait their turn to “prove it!”
SPECIAL RELEASE COLLECTOR EDITION: A limited number of the reproductions (200 Limited Edition Prints, 5 Artist Proofs and 10 Gallery Edition Canvases) have been imprinted with a remarque of a 440 Magnum Engine Detail and are accompanied by a Painting Study of the piece, signed by Michael.
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| ABOUT MICHAEL IRVINE'S REPRODUCTIONS | All reproductions are individually hand-signed/hand-numbered by artist Michael Irvine • Accompanied by signed/numbered Certificate(s) of Authenticity • Limited Edition Prints and Artist Proofs are embossed with Michael's Studio Seal. |
| Limited Edition Print | 36" x 20" - Limited to 800. (Image size 32" x 14") 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock. Choice of available print number. Indicate top 2-3 choices below (eg #200/800). Last 3 digits of VIN numbers are popular. |
| ◊ Collector Edition Print | 36" x 20" — SOLD OUT. |
| Artist Proof with Single Custom Done-to-Order Remarque | 36" x 20" - Only 20 total APs released. (Image size 32" x 14") 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock. Remarque is "custom, done-to-order" in pencil or painted in watercolor (your choice). Call/email Linda to discuss your Remarque. |
| ◊ Collector Edition Artist Proof with Single Custom Done-to-Order Remarque | 36" x 20" — SOLD OUT. |
| Artist Proof with Double Custom Done-to-Order Remarques | 36" x 20" - Only 20 total APs released. (Image size 20" x 27") 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock. Remarques are "custom, done-to-order" in pencil or painted in watercolor (your choice). Call/email Linda to discuss your Remarques. |
| ◊ Collector Edition Artist Proof with Double Custom Done-to-Order Remarques | 36" x 20" — SOLD OUT. |
| Gallery Edition Canvas (All the detail—twice the size!) | 59.5" x 26" - Limited to 50. Heavy weight, acid free, archival quality canvas. Specialty coating (see About Our Reproductions). North American orders are shipped stretched (gallery wrapped) & ready to hang. Int'l orders shipped rolled. |
| ◊ Collector Edition Gallery Edition Canvas | 59.5" x 26" — SOLD OUT. |
| Personalized, Hand-Retouched Gallery Edition Artist Proof on Canvas | 59.5" x 26" - Only 5 APs released. Call/email Linda to discuss custom re-touch options. Same canvas/coating as Gallery Edition Canvas (above). Printed Remarque on the black wrapped edge. Accompanied by a Signed Painting Study. |
| Original Watercolor Painting(s) | Contact the Studio. |
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