Ford GT40 Mk IV Le Mans Lithograph Signed by Carroll Shelby | Danny Day Artwork

The Ford GT40 Mk IV represents one of the greatest achievements in American motorsports history. Purpose-built for endurance racing, the Mk IV became forever linked to Ford’s historic victory at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Created by acclaimed automotive artist Danny Day, this limited edition lithograph celebrates the legendary Ford GT40 Mk IV and its place among the most important racing cars ever built. Individually hand signed by Carroll Shelby and individually signed and numbered by Danny Day, this collectible connects Ford’s Le Mans program with one of the most influential figures in American performance history.

At Le Mans in 1967, Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt drove the Ford GT40 Mk IV to an overall victory that remains one of the defining moments in American racing. The win marked the first and only time an American-built, American-powered, and American-driven car won Le Mans outright.

Whether displayed in a home, office, garage, showroom, or private collection, this artwork is a tribute to Carroll Shelby, the Ford GT40 Mk IV, Le Mans, and one of the most celebrated chapters in American motorsports.

Features

• Limited edition lithograph created from the original artwork of Danny Day.
• Individually hand signed by automotive legend Carroll Shelby.
• Individually signed and numbered by Danny Day.
• Features the Ford GT40 Mk IV Le Mans race car.
• Edition limited to just 50 pieces.
• Unframed size: 8" × 10".
• Production date: 2004.
• Highly collectible Ford GT40, Shelby, and Le Mans artwork.
• Professionally packaged and shipped fully insured.
• Edition number shown may differ from the numbered example pictured.

Authenticity & Provenance

Cars & CEOs is proud to serve as Hallmark Press, Inc.'s exclusive independent gallery partner for automotive artwork. Hallmark Press was the longtime exclusive publisher for Danny Day and spent decades producing some of the finest sports and automotive artwork available.

Throughout those years, Hallmark Press worked directly with many of the legendary drivers, manufacturers, and organizations represented in its collections. Collectors can purchase with confidence knowing the signatures associated with Hallmark Press editions were obtained directly through the publisher, creating a clear chain of provenance that adds both authenticity and lasting historical significance.

About the Ford GT40 Mk IV

The Ford GT40 Mk IV was developed as an advanced evolution of Ford’s Le Mans program. Built around a lightweight honeycomb aluminum chassis and powered by Ford’s 427 cubic-inch V8, the Mk IV was created to compete at the highest level of international endurance racing.

Its greatest moment came at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the #1 GT40 Mk IV driven by Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt captured overall victory. The result cemented Ford’s dominance during one of the most famous manufacturer rivalries in motorsports history.

Today, the Ford GT40 Mk IV remains one of the most significant American race cars ever produced and one of the defining symbols of Ford’s victory over Ferrari at Le Mans.

About Carroll Shelby

Carroll Shelby was one of the most important figures in American automotive and racing history, known as a driver, constructor, team owner, and performance visionary.

His achievements include:

• Winner of the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans as a driver.
• Creator of the legendary Shelby Cobra.
• Developer of the Shelby Mustang.
• Central figure in Ford’s GT40 racing success.
• Founder of Shelby American.
• Inductee into multiple automotive and motorsports halls of fame.

His signature gives this limited edition lithograph a direct connection to one of the most influential names in American performance and motorsports history.

About the Artist

Danny Day is an internationally collected American automotive artist whose work has been admired by racing legends, collectors, and enthusiasts for decades. His highly detailed illustrations accurately capture both the beauty and engineering of history's greatest automobiles.

As with many original works of art, photographs cannot fully capture the depth, detail, and craftsmanship that are best appreciated in person.