Shelby Daytona Coupe #26 Lithograph Signed by Carroll Shelby | Danny Day Artwork

The Shelby Daytona Coupe #26 represents one of the greatest achievements in American motorsports history. Developed by Shelby American to challenge Ferrari in international GT competition, the Daytona Coupe became a symbol of American engineering, speed, and determination.

Created by acclaimed automotive artist Danny Day, this limited edition lithograph celebrates the legendary Shelby Daytona Coupe and its unmistakable competition profile. Individually hand signed by Carroll Shelby and individually signed and numbered by Danny Day, this collectible brings together Shelby American history, world championship racing, and one of the most important American race cars ever built.

Designed by Peter Brock and developed from the Shelby Cobra platform, the Daytona Coupe gave Shelby American the aerodynamic advantage needed to compete on Europe's fastest circuits. Its streamlined fastback body, long nose, muscular stance, and side exhausts made it one of the most recognizable GT race cars of the 1960s.

Whether displayed in a home, office, garage, showroom, or private collection, this artwork is a tribute to Carroll Shelby, the Shelby Daytona Coupe, and one of the defining victories in American racing history.

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 Daytona Coupe #26.
• Edition limited to just 50 pieces.
• Unframed size: 8" × 10".
• Production date: 2004.
• Highly collectible Shelby American and historic 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 Daytona Coupe

The Shelby Daytona Coupe is widely regarded as one of the most important American competition cars ever created. Built by Shelby American and designed by Peter Brock, the Daytona Coupe was developed to give the Cobra platform the aerodynamic efficiency needed to compete against Ferrari on high-speed international circuits.

While the open Cobra roadsters were powerful and successful, they faced a major aerodynamic disadvantage on long straights. The Daytona Coupe's enclosed fastback body transformed the Cobra into a world-class GT racer capable of competing at the highest level of international endurance racing.

In 1965, Shelby American captured the FIA World Manufacturers Championship for GT cars, defeating Ferrari and becoming the first American manufacturer to win that title. With only six original Daytona Coupes built, the car remains one of the rarest, most valuable, and most celebrated American race cars in history.

About Carroll Shelby

Carroll Shelby was one of the most influential figures in American performance and racing history. After a successful career as a driver, including victory at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, Shelby became the visionary behind some of the most legendary performance cars ever built.

His achievements include:

• Winner of the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans.
• Creator of the Shelby Cobra.
• Leader of the Shelby Daytona Coupe program.
• Creator of the Shelby Mustang.
• Key figure in Ford's GT40 racing success.
• Automotive Hall of Fame inductee.

His signature gives this limited edition lithograph a direct connection to the man whose vision helped establish Shelby American as one of the most important names in 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.