Gurney-Weslake Eagle #36 by Danny Day | Dan Gurney Autographed | Limited Edition Lithograph

Rare Formula One Collectible – Signed by Racing Legend Dan Gurney

Offered here is a beautiful limited-edition lithograph featuring the legendary Gurney-Weslake Eagle #36 Formula One race car, created from the original artwork of nationally acclaimed American artist Danny Day. This highly collectible piece is individually autographed by Dan Gurney, the driver, designer, team owner, and racing innovator who created one of the most iconic American Formula One cars ever built.

Unlike many racing collectibles that celebrate a driver's accomplishments behind the wheel, this lithograph honors a machine that Dan Gurney helped create, develop, and race himself—making it a particularly meaningful piece for collectors of Formula One and American motorsports history.

Edition Details

• Limited-edition lithograph by acclaimed artist Danny Day

• Individually signed by Dan Gurney

• 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 Gurney-Weslake Eagle #36

Few Formula One cars are as important to American racing history as the Gurney-Weslake Eagle.

Introduced in 1966 by Dan Gurney's newly formed All American Racers (AAR) team, the Eagle was one of the most beautiful and innovative Formula One cars ever built. Designed by Len Terry and powered by the legendary Weslake V12 engine, the Eagle combined American ambition with cutting-edge engineering to challenge the dominant European Formula One teams.

The artwork depicted here showcases the famous #36 Gurney-Weslake Eagle, capturing its elegant low-slung bodywork, exposed suspension, distinctive nose design, and purposeful racing stance. Danny Day's detailed rendering perfectly reflects why many historians and enthusiasts consider the Eagle one of the most beautiful Grand Prix cars ever constructed.

The Eagle reached its greatest achievement at the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, where Dan Gurney drove the car to victory against the best Formula One teams in the world. That victory remains one of the most important accomplishments in American Formula One history.

Remarkably, Dan Gurney remains the only American driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix in a car built by his own team.

The Eagle's victory demonstrated that an independent American constructor could successfully compete against Ferrari, Lotus, BRM, Cooper, and Brabham at the highest level of world motorsport.

Today, the Gurney-Weslake Eagle is regarded as one of the most significant American racing cars ever built and a symbol of innovation, determination, and engineering excellence.

Dan Gurney – Driver, Constructor, and Racing Innovator

Few individuals have influenced motorsports as profoundly as Dan Gurney.

His accomplishments include:

• Four Formula One Grand Prix victories

• Winner of the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix in his own Eagle Formula One car

• Winner of the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans with A.J. Foyt

• Indianapolis 500 winner

• NASCAR road-course winner

• Founder of All American Racers (AAR)

• Creator of the Eagle Formula One and Indy Cars

• Member of numerous Motorsports Halls of Fame

Gurney's career was unique because he succeeded not only as a driver but also as a constructor, engineer, and team owner. His contributions to racing technology and competition continue to influence motorsports today.

His authentic signature on this lithograph creates a direct connection to one of the most respected and innovative figures in racing history.

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 history and spirit behind them.

His work has been commissioned and signed by many legendary athletes and racing figures. Collectors value Danny Day's artwork for its 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, library, garage, 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 Dan Gurney 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 one of the rarest achievements in Formula One history—a driver winning a Grand Prix in a car built by his own team.

The combination of Danny Day's detailed artwork, Dan Gurney's authentic signature, and the legendary Eagle Formula One car creates a direct connection to one of the greatest moments in American motorsports history.

With only 50 pieces in the edition, opportunities to acquire this artwork are becoming increasingly rare.

A Rare Opportunity for Collectors

Combining:

• The legendary Gurney-Weslake Eagle #36 Formula One car

• Dan Gurney's authentic signature

• The artistry of Danny Day

• A limited edition of only 50 pieces

• One of the most important American Formula One race cars ever built

This is a rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Formula One and American racing history.

Perfect for collectors of:

• Dan Gurney memorabilia

• Formula One collectibles

• Eagle race car memorabilia

• All American Racers history

• Grand Prix racing memorabilia

• Automotive fine art

• Historic motorsports collectibles

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