Shelby Cobra 289 Competition #26 Lithograph Signed by Carroll Shelby | Danny Day Artwork

The Shelby Cobra 289 Competition #26 represents one of the most important chapters in American sports car racing. Light, aggressive, and powered by Ford V8 performance, the competition Cobra helped establish Shelby American as a serious force on road courses in the 1960s.

Created by acclaimed automotive artist Danny Day, this limited edition lithograph celebrates the legendary Shelby Cobra 289 Competition #26 and its place in American motorsports history. Individually hand signed by Carroll Shelby and individually signed and numbered by Danny Day, this collectible connects the Cobra’s racing legacy with the man who made it an icon.

The 289 competition Cobras became famous for their raw performance, exceptional power-to-weight ratio, and ability to challenge the world’s best sports cars. Their success helped build the foundation for Shelby American’s later achievements with the Daytona Coupe, Shelby Mustang, and Ford GT40 programs.

Whether displayed in a home, office, garage, showroom, or private collection, this artwork is a tribute to Carroll Shelby, the Shelby Cobra, Ford-powered performance, and one of the most celebrated eras in American road racing.

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 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition #26 race car.
• Edition limited to just 50 pieces.
• Unframed size: 8" × 10".
• Production date: 2004.
• Highly collectible Shelby Cobra and American motorsports 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 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition #26

The Shelby Cobra 289 Competition car is one of the most recognizable and important American race cars of the 1960s. Created from Carroll Shelby’s vision of combining a lightweight British sports car chassis with reliable Ford V8 power, the Cobra quickly became a formidable competitor in sports car racing.

Competition Cobras were built for serious road racing, with purposeful details such as racing windscreens, side-exit exhaust, lightweight components, and aggressive race preparation. Their combination of compact size, V8 power, and raw mechanical character made them some of the most exciting cars of their era.

Today, original Shelby competition Cobras are among the most desirable collector cars in the world and remain enduring symbols of American performance, racing ingenuity, and Carroll Shelby’s competitive vision.

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.