Bitten by the Snake by Danny Day Autographed by Carroll Shelby, Hill, and Gurney — V9F

Bitten by the Snake – Danny Day | Original Oil Painting Signed by Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney & Phil Hill

One-of-a-Kind Original Oil on Canvas | 30″ × 40″ | Framed 42″ × 52″

Three Legendary Racing Signatures. Two Iconic Shelby Automobiles. One Extraordinary Original Painting.

An exceptional opportunity to acquire “Bitten by the Snake,” a magnificent, one-of-a-kind original oil painting by acclaimed American automotive artist Danny Day, personally autographed by three of the most celebrated figures in American motorsports history:

Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, and Phil Hill.

This remarkable painting celebrates two of the most legendary American racing automobiles ever created—the Shelby Cobra and Shelby Daytona Coupe—beautifully rendered with Danny Day’s extraordinary attention to detail, rich colors, and exceptional painting technique.

Measuring an impressive 30″ × 40″, the original oil painting is presented in a substantial 42″ × 52″ frame, creating a commanding presence worthy of an important automotive Art collection.

This is the actual original oil painting—not a giclée, lithograph, acrylagraph, or limited-edition reproduction.

There is only one original.

The Artwork – Two American Racing Legends

Few automobiles have achieved the legendary status of the Shelby Cobra and Shelby Daytona Coupe.

The Shelby Cobra was born from Carroll Shelby’s vision of combining a lightweight British sports car with the extraordinary power of an American Ford V8 engine.

The result was one of the most exciting performance automobiles ever created, a machine capable of challenging Europe’s most established sports car manufacturers.

The Shelby Daytona Coupe, developed to improve the Cobra’s aerodynamic performance on high-speed racing circuits, became an equally important chapter in Shelby American’s extraordinary history.

The Daytona Coupe helped Shelby American capture the 1965 FIA International Championship for GT Manufacturers, a landmark achievement in American motorsports.

Danny Day brings these two extraordinary automobiles together in a dramatic composition celebrating their distinctive styling, engineering excellence, and remarkable racing heritage.

The depth, texture, and luminosity of the original oil paint create a visual presence that cannot be fully reproduced in a photograph or limited-edition print.

The result is a magnificent tribute to two of America’s greatest racing machines and the extraordinary personalities who helped shape motorsports history.

Personally Autographed by Three Racing Legends

What makes this original painting particularly significant is the presence of three authentic, hand-applied signatures from legendary figures whose achievements helped define an extraordinary era of international motorsports.

Carroll Shelby (1923–2012)

A championship-winning racing driver, automotive visionary, and founder of Shelby American, Carroll Shelby was responsible for creating the legendary Shelby Cobra and Daytona Coupe.

After winning the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, Shelby went on to establish one of the most celebrated performance automobile companies in American history.

His involvement in Ford’s historic campaign against Ferrari helped establish the Ford GT40 as one of the greatest endurance racing automobiles ever built.

Dan Gurney (1931–2018)

One of America’s most versatile and accomplished racing drivers, Dan Gurney achieved victories in Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, and international sports car racing.

In 1967, Gurney and A.J. Foyt made history by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Ford GT40 Mk IV, becoming the first all-American driver pairing to win the race in an American-built automobile.

Gurney’s extraordinary career and contributions to American motorsports made him one of racing’s most respected figures.

Phil Hill (1927–2008)

Phil Hill became the first American-born Formula One World Drivers’ Champion in 1961, achieving that historic distinction while driving for Ferrari.

His remarkable career also included three overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, establishing him as one of America’s greatest international racing drivers.

Hill’s achievements in both Formula One and endurance racing secured his place among the most accomplished drivers in motorsports history.

The signatures of Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, and Phil Hill together on a single original painting create an extraordinary connection to American racing history.

All three legends have since passed away, adding historical significance to this unique, personally autographed artwork.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Danny Day

• Title: Bitten by the Snake

• Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas

• Originality: One-of-a-Kind Original Artwork

• Featured Automobiles: Shelby Cobra and Shelby Daytona Coupe

• Image Dimensions: 30″ × 40″

• Framed Dimensions: 42″ × 52″

• Autographs: Personally Hand-Signed by Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, and Phil Hill

• Painting Condition: Excellent

• Frame Condition: Minor imperfections consistent with years of exhibition and transportation

• Certificate of Authenticity: Included, Issued by Hallmark Press, Inc.

• Provenance: Offered Directly by Hallmark Press, Inc., the Artist’s Publisher

Condition & Exhibition History

This extraordinary original oil painting has been exhibited at numerous shows and events over the years, where automotive enthusiasts and collectors have enjoyed and admired it.

The original painting itself remains in excellent condition.

Because the artwork has traveled to multiple exhibitions, the substantial 42″ × 52″ frame displays minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with its exhibition history.

These imperfections are limited to the frame and do not detract from the excellent condition of the original painting.

The asking price reflects the value of the original oil painting and its three historic signatures. No separate value has been assigned to the frame.

The frame is included with the artwork as presented.

About the Artist – Danny Day

Danny Day is an accomplished American artist recognized for his exceptionally detailed paintings and drawings of legendary automobiles, racing personalities, professional athletes, wildlife, and some of the world’s most beautiful golf courses.

His distinctive realistic style combines technical precision, meticulous attention to detail, and a remarkable ability to capture the historical significance and character of his subjects.

Throughout his career, Day has created artwork celebrating many of the greatest automobiles and personalities in American and international motorsports history.

In “Bitten by the Snake,” Day demonstrates his exceptional talent by bringing together two of Carroll Shelby’s most celebrated creations in a powerful composition that honors an extraordinary chapter of American automotive history.

From the Archives of Hallmark Press, Inc.

Fine Art Publishers & Dealers | Established 1987

Hallmark Press, Inc. has a longstanding history of representing and publishing Danny Day’s automotive artwork, including original paintings and limited editions celebrating legendary racing automobiles and the personalities who helped shape motorsports history.

We are pleased to offer the original oil painting, “Bitten by the Snake,” from our collection, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Hallmark Press, Inc.

Unlike limited-edition reproductions of this celebrated composition, this is the actual, one-of-a-kind original painting created by Danny Day.

Its direct-publisher provenance, impressive dimensions, and the personal signatures of Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, and Phil Hill set it apart from conventional automotive artwork.

An Extraordinary Opportunity for Shelby Collectors

One Original Oil Painting. Three Legendary Racing Signatures. An Irreplaceable Piece of American Motorsports History.

With all three racing legends no longer with us, their signatures together on the original painting create a lasting connection to an extraordinary generation of American motorsports history.

There Is Only One Original—and This Is It.

Artwork Version: V9F