Since our founding in 1983, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association’s mission has remained the same: To produce a world-class vintage racing event to raise funds to support individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Donating over $7 million since 1983.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association began choosing charity ambassadors in 2005 to share the human stories behind our mission. These remarkable individuals join us at events throughout the year—from the Blacktie Gala to the Opening Ceremony Parade—helping the public see the real lives touched by every contribution. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, thousands of people have experienced life-changing support, and our ambassadors give that impact a face, a voice, and a powerful reminder of why the PVGP matters.

If you wish to donate, below are several ways to make your charitable dollars go even further!

Make an Online Donation Here

You can help add to the total today…make a charitable donation to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association in the box below.

GiveButter is now the Official Online Donation Portal for the PVGP

Mail a Check

You can also send a check to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix at the address below:

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association
1000 Gamma Drive, Suite 106
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Sport a New PVGP License Plate

Show your pride with your very own PVGP license plate! Replace your standard PA plate with this fully legal PVGP license plate and show your Grand Prix pride! The PVGP license plate is the brainchild of the Grand Prix’s own Scott Rupert, who worked with PennDOT to make this happen. It’s a significant fundraiser and a year-round awareness builder for our event. The plate must be ordered directly from the PVGP, and the price is only $75 to receive an assigned four-digit number. You can also create your own vanity plate for $200. Both options are available on the form below. Please allow 8-10 weeks.

FAQ

Q. What vehicles are eligible for the plate?
A. Requests for PVGP Specialty Registration Plate are restricted to currently-registered passenger vehicles, motor homes or light trucks (less than 9,000 lbs.). Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify. Plates are issued in numeric sequence as they are received. All plates will have 5 numbers. The numbers are currently in the high 00300 range.

Q. How long will it take to receive my plate?
A. Each plate is ordered from Penn DOT in a batched monthly order. Penn DOT then takes 8-10 weeks to produce and ship the plate directly to you. The entire process may take up to 12 weeks so please be patient. Any questions – please call the PVGP at (412) 559-3500 or email info@pvgp.org

Q. What is the cost?
A. The cost is a one-time fee of $75.00 for consecutive numbered plates. Please note that the full payment must be made to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association, not PennDOT, despite what the attached PennDOT forms may suggest. Your regular annual PennDOT vehicle registration fees remain unchanged. Include a check payable to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association and mail everything to the Gamma Drive address. We will handle all coordination with PennDOT on your behalf.

Q. Can I create a vanity plate?
A. Yes you can, for $200.00 you can create your own vanity plate.. Complete page 2 if you are requesting a consecutive numbered plate, or page 3 if you prefer a personalized vanity plate. All required information can be found on your vehicle owner’s card.

Donate Your Used Car, Truck, RV or Boat to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and Help Fuel our Charities!

In partnership with Vehicles For Charity, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix accepts pre-owned vehicles that will be auctioned to raise money for our charities. Fast, free pick-up, friendly service and better than a low trade-in or high repairs. You will also get a tax benefit while helping those less fortunate. Save yourself the work and aggravation of selling your vehicle on your own. Over the past 15 years dozens of PVGP fans have donated cars, ranging from $250 to $10,000 each. Every dollar is important to our charities.

Vehicles For Charity makes the whole process easy. They will pick up the vehicle and take it to the auction for sale. No problem if the car is not running – it will be loaded onto a flatbed truck.

1. Give us a call at 412 559-3500 or complete the short online form
2. Pick-up is arranged – all you need to do is have the keys and sign the vehicle title
3. The vehicle is sold and the PVGP receives the funds
4. You will be sent a letter that will allow you to deduct the full sale price on your taxes
5.  Everybody wins!

Legacy Giving

The late Robert MacDowell’s estate made a $22,000 bequest to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix from the proceeds of Robert’s award-winning 1968 Droptop Woodie Mercury Park Lane Convertible sale. It was his favorite car among the dozens of Fords he owned. He kept this Mercury for so long because he enjoyed seeing people’s reactions when they looked at it,  since most of them had never seen a convertible from this era with wood-grain side panels. He was an Edsel parts man in 1957, learned auto mechanics and bodywork, went for Ford training, and became a certified Ford mechanic in 1960. <any thanks to former chairman George Jacoby for arranging this generous donation.

Please get in touch with the PVGP for more details on donations.

Give Through United Way

Does your company participate in United Way campaigns? Would you like your contributions to stay right here in Pittsburgh and help us help others? We’ve got great news! The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is enrolled as a Contributor Choice Agency of the United Way. That means that the dollars you give to the United Way can be steered to the Grand Prix! Simply select Agency ID #1308229 when you contribute to the United Way at home or at work, and your United Way contributions will help our charities.

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