#26 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition Car by Danny Day | Carroll Shelby Autographed | Limited Edition Lithograph

Rare Shelby Racing Collectible – Signed by Carroll Shelby

Offered here is a beautiful limited-edition lithograph featuring the legendary #26 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition Car, created from the original artwork of nationally acclaimed American artist Danny Day. This highly collectible piece is individually autographed by Carroll Shelby, the creator of the Shelby Cobra and one of the most influential figures in automotive and racing history.

This artwork captures the essence of Shelby American's early road-racing success and commemorates one of the most iconic competition sports cars ever built.

Edition Details

• Limited-edition lithograph by acclaimed artist Danny Day

• Individually signed by Carroll Shelby

• Individually signed and numbered by Danny Day

• Edition of only 50 pieces

• Unframed size: 8" x 10"

• Production Date: 2004

• Highly collectible motorsports artwork

Please note: The edition number shown in the photographs may differ from the numbered piece you receive.

The Significance of the #26 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition Car

The Shelby Cobra 289 Competition Car is one of the most important and recognizable race cars in American motorsports history. Created from Carroll Shelby's vision of combining lightweight European sports car engineering with proven Ford V8 power, the Cobra quickly became one of the most successful race cars of the 1960s.

The artwork depicted here features the #26 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition Car, shown in full race trim exactly as enthusiasts remember these legendary machines. Danny Day's meticulous rendering captures the distinctive features that defined the early competition Cobras, including the wire wheels, side-exit exhaust pipes, racing windscreen, aggressive stance, and helmeted driver ready for battle on the race circuit.

These details tell the story of a purpose-built racing machine developed to challenge the world's best manufacturers.

At a time when Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Porsche, and Corvette dominated sports car racing, the Shelby Cobra emerged as a true giant killer. Its exceptional power-to-weight ratio, nimble handling, and raw V8 performance allowed it to compete successfully against much larger factory-backed racing programs.

Competition Cobras like the #26 played a pivotal role in Shelby American's rise to international prominence. These cars competed throughout North America and Europe in SCCA, USRRC, and FIA events, helping establish Shelby American as one of the most respected racing organizations in the world.

The Cobra's racing success ultimately paved the way for Carroll Shelby's later accomplishments, including the Shelby Mustang and Ford GT40 programs that would go on to make international racing history.

Today, original competition Cobras rank among the most valuable and desirable collector automobiles in existence. Their combination of beauty, performance, rarity, and racing pedigree has made them icons of the automotive world.

Carroll Shelby – The Man Behind the Legend

Few individuals have had a greater impact on performance automobiles than Carroll Shelby.

After winning the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, Shelby turned his attention to building race-winning sports cars. His vision and determination resulted in the creation of the Shelby Cobra, a vehicle that forever changed American performance car culture.

His accomplishments include:

• Winner of the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans

• Creator of the Shelby Cobra

• Creator of the Shelby Mustang

• Leader of Ford's GT40 racing program

• Automotive Hall of Fame inductee

• One of the most influential figures in motorsports history

Having Carroll Shelby's authentic signature on a limited-edition artwork depicting one of his competition Cobras creates a direct connection to the man whose vision transformed American motorsports.

About the Artist – Danny Day

Danny Day is a nationally recognized American artist known for his highly realistic sports and automotive artwork. A graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design, Day has earned acclaim for his ability to capture not only the appearance of his subjects but also the spirit and emotion behind them.

His work has been commissioned and signed by many legendary athletes and racing figures. Collectors value Danny Day's artwork for its exceptional realism, attention to detail, and historical authenticity.

Baseball legend Mickey Mantle once remarked:

"This is one of the best paintings I've seen done of me."

Framing Option Available

This lithograph is offered unframed; however, professional custom framing is available for an additional $125.00. A custom-framed presentation transforms this collectible into a stunning display piece suitable for a home, office, showroom, garage, library, or automotive collection.

Important Note to Buyers

The photographs shown are representative of the edition being offered. Due to the limited-edition nature of this artwork, the lithograph you receive may not be the exact numbered piece pictured in this listing.

You will receive an authentic limited-edition example from the same edition, bearing the original signatures of Carroll Shelby and Danny Day, along with its own unique edition number.

All prints are from the same edition, and the condition, size, signatures, and overall presentation will be substantially the same as the example shown.

Why Collectors Love This Piece

This lithograph celebrates both one of the most legendary American race cars ever built and the man responsible for its creation.

Having Carroll Shelby's authentic signature on a limited-edition artwork depicting a competition Cobra provides a direct connection to one of the most important figures in automotive history. Combined with Danny Day's exceptional artwork and the extremely limited edition of only 50 pieces, this lithograph represents a unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of Shelby racing heritage.

A Rare Opportunity for Collectors

Combining:

• The legendary #26 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition Car

• Carroll Shelby's authentic signature

• The artistry of Danny Day

• A limited edition of only 50 pieces

• One of the most iconic American racing cars ever built

This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Shelby and American motorsports history.

Perfect for collectors of:

• Shelby Cobra memorabilia

• Carroll Shelby autographs

• Shelby American racing history

• Ford Performance collectibles

• Automotive fine art

• Historic motorsports memorabilia

Please review all photographs carefully and feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you for your interest.