Shelby's Garage Giclée Canvas Autographed by Carroll Shelby Pat Bailey #26/40
Shelby's Garage Giclée Canvas Autographed by Carroll Shelby Pat Bailey #26/40
Shelby's Garage — Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas, Signed by Carroll Shelby · Pat Bailey
Limited Edition 27/40 · Carroll Shelby Signature · Artist Hand-Embellished · 17.5" × 29" Image Area
About this piece
A magnificent hand-embellished giclee on canvas by celebrated automotive artist Pat Bailey, Shelby's Garage brings together three of the most legendary American racing machines ever built — all under one roof. The composition features a Shelby GT350 Mustang in full race trim flanked by two AC Cobra roadsters (race numbers 21 and 98) and a Daytona Cobra Coupe (#26) bearing the "USA" roundel — a direct tribute to Shelby American's legendary 1965 Le Mans campaign.
Bailey's photorealistic painting style is alive with period-correct detail: Goodyear tires, Halibrand-style wheels, vintage race plates, and the warm glow of a wooden workshop floor. A true love letter to the golden era of American endurance racing.
What makes this piece exceptional
This is not a standard reproduction. As a hand-embellished giclee on canvas, Pat Bailey has applied original paint directly to this print — adding texture, depth, and brushwork that makes each piece in the edition uniquely one-of-a-kind. No two embellished prints are identical.
It also bears the hand-signed signature of Carroll Shelby in the lower left — one of the most coveted autographs in motorsport. Numbered 26 out of just 40, this is an extraordinarily scarce piece. Carroll Shelby signatures have grown increasingly rare and valuable since his passing in May 2012, making signed pieces like this a true collector's trophy.
Item specifics
Shipping & handling
It will be carefully rolled with full protective materials and shipped via a tracked, insured service.
Collector's note
Hand-embellished giclees occupy the sweet spot between an original painting and a standard print — you get the consistency of a high-fidelity reproduction combined with genuine original brushwork by the artist's hand. Combined with the Carroll Shelby signature, the micro-edition size of 40, and Bailey's reputation among automotive art collectors, this piece represents a compelling opportunity for the serious Shelby enthusiast or motorsport art investor. Questions always welcome.