{"product_id":"shelby-daytona-coupe-26-lithograph-signed-by-carroll-shelby-danny-day-artwork","title":"Shelby Daytona Coupe #26 Lithograph Signed by Carroll Shelby | Danny Day Artwork","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color:#3A3A3A; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLimited edition lithograph created from the original artwork of Danny Day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividually hand signed by automotive legend Carroll Shelby.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividually signed and numbered by Danny Day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures the Shelby Daytona Coupe #26.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdition limited to just 50 pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnframed size: 8\" × 10\".\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduction date: 2004.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly collectible Shelby American and historic motorsports artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped fully insured.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdition number shown may differ from the numbered example pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCars \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout the Shelby Daytona Coupe\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout Carroll Shelby\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarroll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis achievements include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWinner of the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreator of the Shelby Cobra.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeader of the Shelby Daytona Coupe program.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreator of the Shelby Mustang.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey figure in Ford's GT40 racing success.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomotive Hall of Fame inductee.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eDanny 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs with many original works of art, photographs cannot fully capture the depth, detail, and craftsmanship that are best appreciated in person.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cars \u0026 CEOs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49172503265588,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2276\/2043\/files\/shelby-daytona-coupe-26-lithograph-signed-by-carroll-shelby-danny-day-artwork_666f267c-0ca8-4a4c-a990-39cebe195ae5.png?v=1782429965","url":"https:\/\/carsceos.com\/products\/shelby-daytona-coupe-26-lithograph-signed-by-carroll-shelby-danny-day-artwork","provider":"Cars \u0026 CEOs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}