1966 Le Mans GT40's Art Poster - 20" x 26.5"
This Carroll
Shelby Foundation limited-edition poster of the GT40s that conquered Le
Mans in 1966 is based on a painting by British artist Tim Layzell with design
input by Aaron Shelby, co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Only 750
of the limited-edition posters are available for $250 plus shipping, all hand
signed and numbered by Layzell.
The 1966 24 Hours
of Le Mans remains one of the most defining moments in automotive competition.
Following years of development and determination, Ford's GT40 program secured a
historic 1-2-3 finish (led by a pair of Shelby American team cars), ending Ferrari's
dominance at Le Mans and forever altering the course of international sports
car racing.
The GT40 piece
blends realism with the pop art style in a very complex piece of art. Led by
the Ken Miles/ Denny Hulme #1 and the Chris Amon/ Bruce McLaren #2 Shelby
American GT40s followed by the Holman and Moody third place car, the piece
exudes the drama of that fateful June day in 1966. Shelby and Layzell included
authentic race banners, as well as the American flag prominently displayed in
honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The colors are vibrant and
have a heritage vibe, making it the perfect centerpiece for any classic car art
collection.
Tim Layzell is
regarded as one of the World's leading motoring artists. His career took off in
1995, when at the young age of 13, Layzell won the British Racing Drivers
Club's prestigious Young Motoring Artist Award. His work is now on the walls of
some of the most prominent car collections around the globe. He has exhibited
at several of the world’s most prestigious events including Goodwood Revival,
Monaco Grand Prix and the Pebble Beach Concours, where he has been the official
poster artist since 2009.
Printed on 300
gsm heavy duty paper with a size of 50cm x 67cm, sales of this special edition
poster benefit the Carroll Shelby Foundation.
- Poster Print
- Approx 20" x 26.5"
- Each print is signed by the artist - Tim Layzell
- Each print is numbered ***/750
- Proceeds go to the Carroll Shelby Foundation
