Carroll Shelby Foundation Unveils Limited Edition GT40 Poster

The Carroll Shelby Foundation (CSF) has introduced a limited edition poster of the GT40s that conquered Le Mans in 1966 to celebrate the charity’s 35th anniversary. The collectible poster is based on a painting by British artist Tim Layzell, with design input by Aaron Shelby.

The special edition poster is available only through the charity at its Las Vegas location or online, with proceeds benefiting the foundation.

The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans remains one of the 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.

“We arranged for the original trio of GT40s that swept Ferrari off the Le Mans podium to appear at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival in honor of the 60th anniversary of that momentous victory,” said Aaron Shelby, board member of Carroll Shelby International and co-president of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “It seemed appropriate to work with a distinguished British artist on a special piece that celebrates that achievement and raise money for the charity that my grandfather established. This work unites two of Carroll’s passions—motorsports and philanthropy.”

Aaron Shelby worked closely with Layzell to conceptualize and develop the piece. It was the first time the American had been involved in this type of artistic project.

“Carroll Shelby was famous for ‘Anglo-American’ collaborations,” said Shelby. “From the Shelby Cobra he built to his race teams led by Brits like Ken Miles, his driving stint for Aston Martin and close friendships with men including John Wyer and the Duke of Richmond, Carroll was deeply connected to the UK. It was thrilling to be part of the creative process with Tim to design the latest Shelby masterpiece.”

Leading Motorsports Artist

Layzell is known as one of the world’s leading motoring artists. His career took off in 1995, when at the young age of 13 he 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, and he has exhibited at some 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.

The CSF GT40 piece blends realism with pop art style. Led by the Ken Miles/Denny Hulme No. 1 and the Chris Amon/Bruce McLaren No. 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.

“It was a marathon to paint this piece, as there was just so much to include in the scene,” said Layzell. “There is, of course, a fair bit of artistic license in the backdrop required to bring it all together, but I think it works so well here. Trying to capture the drama and conditions within this style was an immense challenge, but the piece has a great feeling for both the occasion and the race itself. I’m so pleased with the result.”

Only 750 of the limited-edition posters will be available for $250 plus shipping, all hand-signed and numbered by Layzell. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Carroll Shelby Foundation, which is celebrating its 35th year in operation in 2026, helping kids “win the race for life” from their first heartbeat through their education years.

CSF has helped numerous children undergo major coronary surgeries, provides grants to organizations conducting research in the field of coronary and organ transplant management and provides scholarship money to young adults seeking opportunities in the automotive industry.